Arctic Bay Airport

CYAB / YAB

Arctic Bay, CA

Last Updated
Feb 27, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 113 hours ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -37°C
11 kt
100° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
24,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAB 271700Z 10011G17KT 10SM DRSN FEW028 BKN240 M31/M37 A2964 RMK SC1CS5 LST STFD OBS/ NXT 021200Z SLP045

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 72 ft
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,872 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,072 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (72 ft)
Pressure Alt
350 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -5,153 ft
ISA Deviation: -45.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAB
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,935 ft 98 ft Gravel 128°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYAB

274 observations | Jan 2026 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.2%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0%

Arctic Bay Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 33% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -40°C and -10°C with an average of -30°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 33%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
2.8%
E
34%
SE
10.2%
S
0.9%
SW
3.3%
W
8.8%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -30°C
Range: -40°C to -10°C
-40°C -10°C

Visibility

Average: 11.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 274 METAR observations (Jan 2026 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arctic Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAB
IATA Code: YAB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 72 ft MSL

Location

City: Arctic Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 73.006101°
Longitude: -85.046160°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,935 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Gravel
ILS: No

About Arctic Bay Airport

Arctic Bay Airport (CYAB/YAB) is located in Arctic Bay, CA at an elevation of 72 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 3,935 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 274 weather observations shows CYAB maintains VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 2.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYAB come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -40°C (-40°F) to -10°C (14°F), averaging -30°C (-22°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.55 to 30.31 inHg (1001-1026 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 274 official METAR observations (Jan 2026 - Feb 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.