Haines Junction Airport (CYHT)
Medium airport · Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Haines Junction Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYHT |
| IATA | YHT |
| Elevation | 2,150 ft (655 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°47'21" W 137°32'46" 60.78920, -137.54601 |
| Location | Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | GRVL | No |
Haines Junction Airport at a glance
Haines Junction Airport is a medium airport in Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YHT. The field elevation of 2,150 ft (655 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYHT 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, 04/22, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYHT 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 Haines Junction Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burwash Airport | CYDB | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Yakutat Airport | PAYA | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Haines Airport | PAHN | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Beaver Creek Airport | CYXQ | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Haines Junction Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,150 ft field elevation of Haines Junction 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 Haines Junction Airport
What is the ICAO code of Haines Junction Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Haines Junction Airport is CYHT, and its IATA code is YHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Haines Junction Airport above sea level?
Haines Junction Airport sits at an elevation of 2,150 feet (655 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Haines Junction Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.7892, -137.5460 — in Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burwash Airport, about 103 km away.
Does CYHT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYHT 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 Haines Junction Airport?
Haines Junction Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GRVL surface.