For decades, the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport has been a vital gateway connecting the Yukon to the rest of Canada and the world. Serving as the territory’s principal aviation hub, the airport supports medical services, tourism, freight delivery, and Arctic sovereignty operations. Now, with a full runway reconstruction complete, the facility is entering a new era of safety, efficiency, and economic opportunity. “The runway was originally built in 1943,” explains Fred Jay, Project Director, who works at the Government of Yukon’s Department of Highways and Public Works. “We’ve had a lot of extensions, 54 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA Drone picture - aerial view from north approach of main runway (Photo Credit: FlatironDragados)
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