Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Whitehorse Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
it’s VERY quiet during the night. Perfect if you want to get some sleep. We were literally the only people aside from security who were there. – alexpb
YXY Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
What to Expect
Whitehorse Airport (code: YXY) has a small terminal building with few amenities beyond a restaurant and vending area. WiFi is available, and there are plenty of power outlets for charging mobile devices. However, there are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Whitehorse Airport
Airport staff and security are described as accommodating to overnight sleepers, and the facilities are conducive to sleeping. In particular, there is a secluded terminal addition connected to the main terminal that offers a warm, quiet and dimly lit area for sleeping. Note that motion detectors dictate lighting in the area, so the area’s lights dim once you (and any others) settle down for the night. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
According to the airport website, the airport terminal is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Whitehorse Airport:
- Skky Hotel – 7-minute walk from the terminal. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Whitehorse, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
A reader tells us, “the airport restaurant is closed. the airport chalet hotel is an easy walk across the alaska highway. it has a good restaurant and is open from 6 a m to 10 p m. the last flight arrives around midnight and the first flight leaves at 6 a m so the airport becomes busy shortly after 4 a m. ” (September 2019) Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging stations are available in the main passenger waiting room.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at the Whitehorse Airport; log into the “YXY-Public” network.
More Airport Information
Duty-Free & Shopping – The only shopping option is the Snacks and Gifts Gift shop.
Buses
The airport is serviced by local bus No 3 (RR McIntyre-Hillcrest), which runs every hour between 7:22 AM and 9:22 PM (Mon- Fri) and 8:22 AM – 7:22 PM (Sat).
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have offices onsite: Budget • Driving Force.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.