Dawson City Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Dawson City Airport
Dawson City Airport is located 8 nautical miles east of Dawson City, Yukon, Canada, in the Klondike River valley, and is operated by the Yukon government. It has a terminal building and a runway which was paved in May 2019. The asphalt runway is 5,003 ft × 100 ft long and at an elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m). A number of studies have recommended moving the airport or realigning the runway as it is in a narrow mountain valley.
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Live weather
CYDANOTAMs
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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 100 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.100 MHz |
| RCO | WHITEHORSE RDO | 126.700 MHz |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 20% of observations, averaging 5 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | -2,669 ft | |
| Feb | 77% | -3,085 ft | |
| Mar | 88% | -1,690 ft | |
| Apr | 92% | -148 ft | |
| May | 91% | 1,043 ft | |
| Jun | 93% | 1,771 ft | |
| Jul | 91% | 1,814 ft | |
| Aug | 86% | 1,478 ft | |
| Sep | 75% | 790 ft | |
| Oct | 66% | -237 ft | |
| Nov | 63% | -1,809 ft | |
| Dec | 66% | -2,650 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,085–1,814 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dawson City Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Dawson City Airport?
The ICAO code for Dawson City Airport is CYDA, and its IATA code is YDA.
Where is Dawson City Airport located?
Dawson City Airport is medium airport located in Dawson City, Canada, at an elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m).
How many runways does Dawson City Airport have?
Dawson City Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.
What time zone is Dawson City Airport in?
Dawson City Airport is in the America/Whitehorse time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Dawson City Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Dawson City Airport is approximately 17.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Dawson City Airport?
The nearest airport to Dawson City Airport is Chapman Lake Airport (CEZ2), about 56.2 nm to the nne, followed by Ogilvie River Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Dawson City Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.