Airport type Public Location Beaver Creek, Yukon Elevation AMSL 2,131 ft / 650 m | Operator Government of Yukon Time zone PST (UTC−08:00) 14/32 3,745 | |
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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).
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.
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."