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Gateway to the Northwest Territories on Great Slave Lake.
Location
Hay River, Canada
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (IATA: YHY, ICAO: CYHY) is a small regional airport serving Hay River, a town in the Northwest Territories of Canada situated on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake. The airport is named in honour of Merlyn Carter, a local aviation pioneer.
The airport handles scheduled passenger service connecting Hay River to Yellowknife and other communities in the Northwest Territories, playing a vital role in a region where air travel is often the most practical means of transportation. It also supports cargo, charter, and general aviation operations essential to the surrounding communities.
Operating in a subarctic environment, the airport is equipped to handle cold-weather conditions that are characteristic of the Northwest Territories, where temperatures can drop well below freezing for extended periods.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional northern community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the town of Hay River is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no regular public transit service operates on the route.
Airlines here
Canadian North is among the carriers providing scheduled service connecting Hay River to Yellowknife and other Northwest Territories destinations.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after Merlyn Carter, a pioneer of aviation in the Northwest Territories.
- ›Hay River is a key hub for resupply operations to remote northern communities.
- ›The airport supports the annual winter road season logistics in addition to year-round air cargo.
- ›Located in a subarctic climate, the airport operates in extreme cold weather conditions.
- ›Hay River is sometimes called the 'Hub of the North' due to its transportation infrastructure.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
