Airport code
YQH — Watson Lake Airport
YQH is the IATA code for Watson Lake Airport, an airport serving Watson Lake, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYQH, and it operates in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-8). The airport sits at 60.1164, -128.8220 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2255 ft (687 m).
Overview
About Watson Lake Airport
Watson Lake Airport is located 5 nautical miles west of Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada, and is operated by the Yukon government. The paved asphalt runway is 5,504 by 150 feet land is at an elevation of 2,255 ft (687 m).
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YQH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYQH |
| Airport name | Watson Lake Airport |
| City | Watson Lake |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver (UTC-8) |
| Latitude | 60.1164 |
| Longitude | -128.8220 |
| Elevation | 2255 ft (687 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,504 ft (1,678 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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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.
Where is YQH airport located?
Watson Lake Airport (YQH) is located in Watson Lake, Canada.
What time zone is YQH in?
Watson Lake Airport operates in the America/Vancouver time zone, which is UTC-8.
What is the nearest airport to YQH?
The nearest airport to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) is Dease Lake Airport (YDL) in Dease Lake, about 201 km away.
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