Dawson City Airport (CYDA)
Medium airport · Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Dawson City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDA |
| IATA | YDA |
| Elevation | 1,215 ft (370 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°2'35" W 139°7'41" 64.04310, -139.12801 |
| Location | Dawson City, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Dawson City Airport at a glance
Dawson City Airport is a medium airport in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YDA. The field elevation of 1,215 ft (370 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dawson City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Airport | CYMA | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Northway Airport | PAOR | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Beaver Creek Airport | CYXQ | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Burwash Airport | CYDB | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Allen Army Airfield | PABI | 321 km (173 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dawson City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,215 ft field elevation of Dawson City Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dawson City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dawson City Airport is CYDA, and its IATA code is YDA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dawson City Airport above sea level?
Dawson City Airport sits at an elevation of 1,215 feet (370 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dawson City Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.0431, -139.1280 — in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mayo Airport, about 167 km away.
Does CYDA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dawson City Airport?
Dawson City Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a CON surface.