๐จ๐ฆ Teslin, Canada
Teslin Airport serves as a remote Yukon aerodrome with a 5,023-foot gravel runway operated by the Yukon government. No scheduled airline service operates here - all flights are charter-based through companies like Tintina Air, Air North Charter, and other regional operators based in Whitehorse. Connections to major destinations typically route through Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), 185 km northwest. The gravel runway operates year-round but conditions vary significantly - winter operations involve compacted snow/gravel mix surfaces that may become soft during freeze-thaw periods. Charter operators like Tintina Air offer 24-hour IFR/VFR service with wheel, float, and ski-equipped aircraft. Wildlife occasionally crosses the unfenced runway, so remain vigilant during taxi and takeoff. Weather conditions in this northern location can change rapidly - summers are cool (rarely above 79ยฐF) while winters are frigid (as low as -36ยฐF) with frequent snow. Charter flights must be pre-arranged through Whitehorse-based operators, and fuel availability should be confirmed in advance. The airport elevation of 2,313 feet affects aircraft performance, particularly in hot summer conditions. For emergency situations, coordinate with Whitehorse flight service or local RCMP detachment.
Teslin's runway is gravel and not fenced; wildlife occasionally wander onto the strip, delaying departures.
Minimum domestic connection:
20 minutes
International connections:
45 minutes
Interline transfers:
60 minutes
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Last updated: January 1980 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources