Flying around the Yukon;
Welcome to YukonFlying's 'Pre-Flight' procedure , we want to help you have a safe and enjoyable trip flying around the Yukon. To help you prepare here are a few resources you might need;
Places to Fly;
Thinking of going flying in the Yukon? Try Carcross.......check out the video below;
Or, if you are interested in a list of my FAVORITE FLY-TO DESTINATIONS for a few ideas of what to do on wheels this link will get you there?
ABOVE - YouTube Video - Flying into Len Burrows Strip with the SUPER CUB ( more time loading = better quality)
And, just so we don't leave you at Len's, - BELOW - is our video of coming out of Len's strip.
Airstrips;
Do you need to find an airstrip, or maybe an emergency alternate before you go?
Disclaimer- the airstrips listed below are for emergency planning purposes only, in most cases maintenance is non-existent. No one can guarantee the conditions of any remote strip here so use normal caution....don't commit to any landing unless you are sure you can get in...and out...safely!
Check out YTGs 'official' - Yukon Government / Airport Inventory and Yukon Government / Airstrips Map
Once you know where you're going, use the links below to check weather or contact flight planning;
WINTER CAUTION:
DO NOT EXPECT YUKON AIRSTRIPS TO BE PLOWED DURING ANY WINTER MONTHS,
If you are thinking of flying North perhaps to Old Crow, The Beaufort Sea, Tuktoyaktuk, or Inuvik you can get some first-hand help from our article by Claire and Ed Festel who did exactly that on a "Cessna Arctic Adventure" a few years back. - CLICK HERE
Check the Weather;
Canadian Western Weather Cameras
The local cameras are available at; Haines Jct, Carmacks, Fraser, Atlin, and Rancheria (on Alaska Highway West of Watson Lake), and we are hoping Horse Camp Hill (between Beaver Creek and Haines jct.) is coming soon.
YTG Aviation & Marine Services
Flight Planning & Filing;
To file flight plans contact Flight Services in Kellowna B.C. at 1-866-541-4207 (Disclaimer; Kellowna is over 1000 NM South of the Yukon in British Columbia, there is a computer kiosk below the Tower at CYXY)
A REMINDER - CELL PHONE COVERAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YUKON EXCEPT WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES. DO NOT COUNT ON UPDATING OR CLOSING OUT FLIGHT PLANS BY CELL PHONE!
Following the Federal Government improvements in Flight Services the reliability of in-flight radio communication with services on the ground has proven to be hit-n-miss! We have the .pdf document they supplied; RCO FREQUENCIES
Don't rely on contacting them . Most aircraft overflying the Yukon monitor 126.7. Blind updates to your progress are a good idea.
Local Community Air Radio Stations are only open during certain hours and those hours change seasonally. Reception is restricted by low power transmitters and terraine. For a.pdf list of service hours and contact information for the local "Community Air Radio Stations" ahead of time click ; CARS Stations in Yukon
FUEL CAUTION:
The Yukon Government has denied any responsibility for fuel availability. Fuel is usually available in Whitehorse from private sources. The CYXY tower will direct you.
Dawson City 100 LL and Jet Fuel is available from a private contractor. The CARs station attendent can provide the callout number.
Mayo 100LL and Jet Fuel is usually available from a private contractor. The CARs station attendent can provide the callout number.
Watson Lake frequently has fuel issues. When their system is up they have both 100LL and Jet Fuel and will take credit cards. The CARs station attendent there may or may not be able to help when it is down.
Atlin now has 100 LL and Jet Fuel available at a cardlock dispenser that takes all major credit cards. It is run by the local airport group and any profits are put back into the airport.
" IMPORTANT "
ADVICE - Cell phones cannot be relied on
even at airports outside CYXY. Sattelite
phones are useful. ( I recommend renting one to bring along
while you're up here.) 'SPIDERTRACKS' or 'SPOT'
BEACONS or "InReach" beacons are invaluable in the North.
You can access our guide to selecting or setting up your InReach or SPOT Beacon - HERE.
ABOVE - Is YouTube video of us flying out of a clearing in the Southern Yukon (more time = better quality)
Other Phone numbers are:
YXY Flight Services (NavCanada) 867-667-8427 or 1 - 866 - 541 - 4107
CYXY Tower 867-667-8426
Alkan Air 867-667-2108
YTG MInisters Office 867-393-7482
YTG Airport Supt. 867-634-2948