La Grande-4 Airport

CYAH / YAH

La Grande-4, CA

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
5 kt
230°
9 SM
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAH 151100Z AUTO 23005KT 9SM -SN OVC022 M19/M22 A3023 RMK SLP272

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,005 ft
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,205 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

La Grande-4 Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,200 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 2200 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -19°C (-2°F) with a dewpoint of -22°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 10 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 11:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,005 ft)
Pressure Alt
683 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,156 ft
ISA Deviation: -32.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYAH 151040Z 1511/1521 25010KT P6SM -SN BKN025 BKN080 TEMPO 1511/1518 5SM -SN BKN020 BKN080 FM151800 27008KT P6SM BKN030 BKN080 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 151800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow
18:00Z FM151800
+7h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAH
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,000 ft 150 ft GRAVEL
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYAH

9,667 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
32.6%
MVFR
53.3%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
1%

La Grande-4 Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 32.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3%
NE
6%
E
7.6%
SE
2.4%
S
11.6%
SW
29.4%
W
30.3%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.9°C
Range: -37°C to 23°C
-37°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 7.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,667 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Grande-4 Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAH
IATA Code: YAH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,005 ft MSL

Location

City: La Grande-4
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.754700°
Longitude: -73.675301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

About La Grande-4 Airport

Overview

La Grande-4 Airport serves the remote region of northern Quebec, situated at an elevation of 1005 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 53.754700, -73.675301, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a challenging northern environment. The airport's single gravel runway supports essential regional and resource-sector air operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable weather conditions, with marginal VFR (MVFR) dominating 53.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -33°C to 23°C, with an average of -7.2°C, presenting significant potential for icing and temperature-related performance considerations. Wind is predominantly southwest at 9.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots and calm periods occurring 4.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The 5000-foot gravel runway (09/27) presents unique operational challenges typical of northern Canadian airports. Gravel surface requires heightened awareness of potential foreign object damage (FOD) and modified landing/takeoff techniques. The airport's geographical position suggests potential terrain complexity and rapid weather changes characteristic of northern Quebec's landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Pilots should note best VFR months are October, January, and September, with visibility averaging 7.1 statute miles. During approach, be prepared for potential reduced visibility, with 5.6% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.