Parking and refueling
To park and refuel your aircraft at airports and aerodromes in the Yukon, you need an airside vehicle operator permit (AVOP).
Apply for an AVOP
- Get AVOP study materials. For information, phone the:
- training coordinator at 867-455-2885; or
- Airport Fire Department at 867-667-8453.
- Fill out the AVOP application form.
- Complete our AVOP safety awareness training program. Phone the training coordinator for more information about this training.
- Make an appointment to take AVOP written and practical exams by phoning the Airport Fire Department at 867-667-8453.
AWOP exams are available by appointment at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY). Exams are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, excluding holidays, between 9 am and 2 pm. To make an appointment, phone 867-667-8453.
AVOP categories at YXY
There are 4 different types of AVOP permits at YXY. They have different conditions and allow you to operate vehicles in different parts of the airport.
- AG2 – Restricted to apron 2 and taxiway Golf
- DA – Restricted to apron 1
- DR – Restricted to aprons 1 and 2 and taxiways Echo and Golf
- D – Unrestricted
AVOP at other Yukon airports and Mayo aerodrome
AVOPs are required for individuals operating vehicles at the following airports and aerodromes.
- Dawson airport
- Old Crow airport
- Watson Lake airport
- Mayo aerodrome
For the Dawson airport, Mayo aerodrome and Old Crow airport, phone the northern airports duty manager at 867-993-2909.
For the Watson Lake airport, phone the southern airports duty manager at 867-634-2046.