Beaver Creek Airport (CYXQ)
Medium airport · Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Beaver Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYXQ |
| IATA | YXQ |
| Elevation | 2,131 ft (650 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°24'37" W 140°52'1" 62.41030, -140.86700 |
| Location | Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,745 ft (1141 m) | 100 ft | GRVL | No |
Beaver Creek Airport at a glance
Beaver Creek Airport is a medium airport in Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada, known to airline systems as YXQ. The field elevation of 2,131 ft (650 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYXQ 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, 14/32, offers 3,745 ft (1141 m) of grvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYXQ 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 Beaver Creek Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Airport | PAOR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Burwash Airport | CYDB | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Dawson City Airport | CYDA | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Gulkana Airport | PAGK | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Haines Junction Airport | CYHT | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beaver Creek Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,131 ft field elevation of Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek Airport
What is the ICAO code of Beaver Creek Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beaver Creek Airport is CYXQ, and its IATA code is YXQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beaver Creek Airport above sea level?
Beaver Creek Airport sits at an elevation of 2,131 feet (650 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beaver Creek Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.4103, -140.8670 — in Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northway Airport, about 82 km away.
Does CYXQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYXQ 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 Beaver Creek Airport?
Beaver Creek Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,745 ft (1141 m) with a GRVL surface.