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Watson Lake Airport

Watson Lake, Canada

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Watson Lake Airport

Watson Lake, Canada

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2255 ft

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Remote Yukon gateway serving the Alaska Highway corridor.

Location

Watson Lake, Canada

Watson Lake Airport (IATA: YQH, ICAO: CYQH) is a small regional airport located in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada. It serves as an essential air link for this remote community situated near the junction of the Alaska Highway and the Robert Campbell Highway. The airport supports scheduled passenger service, charter flights, medevac operations, and general aviation. It plays a vital role in connecting Watson Lake residents to larger centres, as road travel to major cities is lengthy and challenging, particularly in winter. Watson Lake is a significant stop along the Alaska Highway and serves as a hub for the surrounding region's mining, forestry, and tourism industries.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suitable for the low passenger volumes of a remote Yukon community.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options are limited, with taxi service and private vehicle being the primary means of reaching the town centre.

Airlines here

Air North has historically provided scheduled regional service connecting Watson Lake to other Yukon and northern communities.

Notable facts

›Located at an elevation of approximately 2,255 feet (687 metres) above sea level.
›Situated near the famous Watson Lake Sign Post Forest, a major Alaska Highway landmark.
›Supports medevac and emergency medical flights critical to the remote region.
›The airport handles a mix of scheduled, charter, and resource-industry aviation traffic.
›Watson Lake is one of the coldest communities in Yukon, affecting airport operations seasonally.

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Watson Lake Airport is located 5 nautical miles west of Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, and is operated by the Yukon government. The paved asphalt runway is 5,504 by 150 feet land is at an elevation of 2,255 ft (687 m).

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