Driving and transportation
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Accessible transportation options
A number of local car rental agencies, taxis, City of Whitehorse public transportation and courtesy vehicles provide mobility aids. Contact them directly.
Service animals are welcome at the airport.
Special needs security line
The airport has a special accessible security screening line for any passengers who feel they need to use it.
Wheelchair service and escort passes for caretakers
Airlines offer wheelchair service and they can also provide a family member or caretaker with an escort pass so they can enter the boarding area to assist you. Contact your airline to make arrangements.
Arriving for your flight
To ensure everyone has enough time for check-in and security screening, passengers should arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights and 2 hrs before international flights.
Border services
The Canada Border Services Agency office is staffed during international flights, or when called for customs processing.
Public charging stations for electronic devices are available in the main passenger waiting room.
Vending machines are located in the pre- and post-security screening areas.
Snacks and gifts
The airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
All animals in the airport must be leashed or contained.
Airport security is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The security screening line opens 90 minutes before scheduled flights.
View a list of permitted and prohibited items.
There is no storage locker service at the airport.
Access free Wi-Fi throughout the airport terminal.
Network: YXY-Public
To contact Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, call 867-667-8440 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (excluding holidays) or use our contact form.
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