Alert Bay Airport

CYAL / YAL

Alert Bay, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:47Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
22:47Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZT 042247Z 30003KT 10SM VCSH FEW003 SCT016 BKN040 BKN070 08/07 A2996 RMK SF2CU2SC2AC1 VIS LWR SE SLP149

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 240 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
540 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,840 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,240 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,240 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (240 ft)
Pressure Alt
188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -594 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYZT 042044Z 0420/0507 33008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT006 OVC030 TEMPO 0420/0422 2SM SHRA BR BKN006 OVC020 BECMG 0420/0422 30014G24KT FM042200 30014G24KT P6SM SCT008 BKN030 TEMPO 0422/0507 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC020 BECMG 0504/0506 27012G22KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 270° 12 kt
FCST

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°
↓ 2.6 kt • ↔ 1.5 kt
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/GMT+8

Runway Information

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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
300°@3kt
Density Alt
240ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYZT VFR
Port Hardy Airport
18nm
34km
CYBL VFR
Campbell River Airport
74nm
136km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Alert Bay Airport

Alert Bay Airport (CYAL/YAL) is located in Alert Bay, CA at an elevation of 240 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 2,900 feet.

Airport Overview

Alert Bay Airport serves Alert Bay in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 2,900 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYAL, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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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.