Watson Lake Airport (CYQH)
Medium airport · Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Watson Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQH |
| IATA | YQH |
| Elevation | 2,255 ft (687 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°7'1" W 128°49'19" 60.11684, -128.82199 |
| Location | Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,504 ft (1678 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Watson Lake Airport at a glance
Watson Lake Airport is a medium airport in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YQH. The field elevation of 2,255 ft (687 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQH 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, 09/27, offers 5,504 ft (1678 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQH 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 Watson Lake Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teslin Airport | CYZW | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Ross River Airport | CYDM | 283 km (153 NM) |
| Fort Liard Airport | CYJF | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Faro Airport | CZFA | 337 km (182 NM) |
| Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | CYXY | 349 km (188 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Watson Lake Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,255 ft field elevation of Watson Lake 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 Watson Lake Airport
What is the ICAO code of Watson Lake Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Watson Lake Airport is CYQH, and its IATA code is YQH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Watson Lake Airport above sea level?
Watson Lake Airport sits at an elevation of 2,255 feet (687 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Watson Lake Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.1168, -128.8220 — in Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Teslin Airport, about 217 km away.
Does CYQH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQH 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 Watson Lake Airport?
Watson Lake Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,504 ft (1678 m) with a ASP surface.