Beaver Creek Airport

Beaver Creek Airport
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Government of Yukon
Location Beaver Creek, Yukon
Time zone PST (UTC−08:00)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC−07:00)
Elevation AMSL 2,131 ft / 650 m
Coordinates 62°24′37″N 140°52′08″W / 62.41028°N 140.86889°W / 62.41028; -140.86889Coordinates: 62°24′37″N 140°52′08″W / 62.41028°N 140.86889°W / 62.41028; -140.86889
Map
CYXQ
Location in Yukon
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 3,745 1,141 Gravel
Statistics (2010)
Aircraft movements 769

Beaver Creek Airport (IATA: YXQ, ICAO: CYXQ) is located 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) northwest of Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada, and is operated by the Yukon government. The gravel runway is 3,745 ft (1,141 m) long and is at an elevation of 2,131 ft (650 m).[1]

The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.[1]

Beaver Creek Airport is the western-most airport in Canada.

Construction

Jack Stalberg built this airport in the 1960s. Mr. Stalberg leased the land from the government and cleared a dirt airstrip out of the bush so he could pursue his love of flying. In 2000, the community of Beaver Creek dedicated the airstrip to Mr. Stalberg, thanking him for his effort and dedication. The monument at the airport reads, "The Yukon has always been home to pioneers and people of rare vision. These words are to recognize Jack Stalberg as one such person. Through his vision, and the determination to make that vision a reality, the Beaver Creek Airport was born. Thank you, Jack. The community of Beaver Creek and the general flying public are in your debt."

References

  1. 1 2 3 Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 19 July 2018 to 0901Z 13 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Total aircraft movements by class of operation


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