Watson Lake Airport — Watson Lake, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5504 ft (1678 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Watson Lake Airport (YQH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATF | MANDATORY FREQ | 122.1 MHz |
| RCO | WHITEHORSE RDO | 126.7 MHz |
| RDO | ARPT RDO | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Watson Lake Airport (YQH)
- Teslin Airport (YZW) — 217.1 km (134.9 mi)
- Ross River Airport (XRR) — 282.9 km (175.8 mi)
- Fort Liard Airport (YJF) — 296.2 km (184.1 mi)
- Faro Airport (ZFA) — 337.0 km (209.4 mi)
- Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) — 348.9 km (216.8 mi)
- Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) — 379.1 km (235.6 mi)
- Juneau International Airport (JNU) — 381.2 km (236.9 mi)
- Haines Airport (HNS) — 388.3 km (241.3 mi)
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.