Watson Lake Airport — Watson Lake, Canada

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The airport code for Watson Lake Airport (Watson Lake) is YQH — its ICAO code is CYQH.

Distance & flight time from YQH

Watson Lake Airport

Watson Lake Airport, coded YQH, serves the town of Watson Lake in the southeastern Yukon, a community historically known as a stopping point along the Alaska Highway. The airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and firefighting operations, given the region's dense boreal forests and wildfire risk during summer months. YQH's runway accommodates small to medium aircraft used by northern operators. Watson Lake is also famous for its Signpost Forest, a quirky roadside attraction, and the airport provides an alternative to the long highway drive for travelers and cargo moving through this remote stretch of northern Canada.

Runways at Watson Lake Airport (YQH)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/275504 ft (1678 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Watson Lake Airport (YQH)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFMANDATORY FREQ122.1 MHz
RCOWHITEHORSE RDO126.7 MHz
RDOARPT RDO122.1 MHz

Airports near Watson Lake Airport (YQH)

Watson Lake Airport (YQH) serves this historic Alaska Highway town in the Yukon, supporting general aviation, wildfire response, and travel through Canada's remote northern interior.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Watson Lake Airport?

The IATA code for Watson Lake Airport is YQH.

What is the ICAO code for Watson Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Watson Lake Airport is CYQH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.