Regional airport · Watson Lake, Canada
Watson Lake
- Elevation
- 2,255 ft
- Coordinates
- 60°07′N 128°49′W
- Local time
- America/Whitehorse
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Field information
CYQH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Watson Lake (CYQH/YQH) has one runway, 09/27, 5,504 ft (1,678 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYQH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Whitehorse
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Watson Lake
Elevation
2,255 ft
Position
60.1168, -128.8220
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Runways · CYQH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,504 ft (1,678 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYQH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Watson Lake (CYQH / YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYQH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYQH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYQH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYQH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYQH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYQH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYQH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYQH: 60° 7′ 1″ N 128° 49′ 19″ W; elevation 2255 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Watson Lake
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Watson Lake. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYQH.
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Cargo Operations at CYQH
Support for freighter operations into CYQH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYQH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into CYQH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Watson Lake — one desk for the whole trip.