Alert Bay Airport

CYAL / YAL

Alert Bay, CA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 04:15 UTC

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Currently using: CYZT
Weather Source: Port Hardy Airport (CYZT)
Distance: 18nm / 34km from CYAL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:15Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3kt
150°
15 SM
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.96
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZT 020415Z 15003KT 15SM SCT038 BKN130 BKN200 05/05 A2996 RMK SC4AC1CI1 SLP149

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 240ft
SCT 3,800ft AGL
BKN 13,000ft AGL
BKN 20,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,040ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,240ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,240ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.96 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.72 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (240 ft)
Pressure Alt
200 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -942 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZT 020040Z 0201/0213 22008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 0201/0207 3SM SHRA BR OVC020 FM020700 20006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030 TEMPO 0207/0213 4SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC015 RMK NXT FCST BY 020700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000ft
07:00Z FM020700
+1h
VFR 200° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000ft
07:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAL
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
2,900 ft 75 ft ASPHALT
↓ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alert Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAL
IATA Code: YAL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 240 ft MSL

Location

City: Alert Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.582199°
Longitude: -126.916000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,900 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

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About Alert Bay Airport

Alert Bay Airport (CYAL/YAL) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Alert Bay, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 240 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASPHALT surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.