Burwash Airport (CYDB)
Medium airport · Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Burwash Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYDB |
| IATA | YDB |
| Elevation | 2,647 ft (807 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°22'16" W 139°2'28" 61.37110, -139.04100 |
| Location | Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,006 ft (1526 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Burwash Airport at a glance
Burwash Airport is a medium airport in Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YDB. The field elevation of 2,647 ft (807 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYDB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 5,006 ft (1526 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYDB 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 Burwash Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haines Junction Airport | CYHT | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Beaver Creek Airport | CYXQ | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Yakutat Airport | PAYA | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Northway Airport | PAOR | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burwash Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,647 ft field elevation of Burwash 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 Burwash Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burwash Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burwash Airport is CYDB, and its IATA code is YDB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burwash Airport above sea level?
Burwash Airport sits at an elevation of 2,647 feet (807 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burwash Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.3711, -139.0410 — in Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Haines Junction Airport, about 103 km away.
Does CYDB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYDB 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 Burwash Airport?
Burwash Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,006 ft (1526 m) with a GVL surface.