Alert Bay Airport

CYAL / YAL

Alert Bay, CA

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11kt
300°
20 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.93
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYZT 141800Z 30011KT 20SM SCT020 SCT220 15/11 A2993 RMK CU3CI1 SLP138

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 240ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
SCT 22,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,240ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
22,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,240ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.93 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.69 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (240 ft)
Pressure Alt
230 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 288 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZT 141511Z 1415/1501 26008KT P6SM BKN020 BKN200 TEMPO 1415/1417 SCT020 FM141700 32008KT P6SM SCT020 RMK NXT FCST BY 141900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YAL
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 2,900 ft 75 ft ASPHALT 0°
↓ 9.5kt • ↔ 5.5kt
150° 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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