Attawapiskat Airport

CYAT / YAT

Attawapiskat, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -31°C
4 kt
290°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1034 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAT 050000Z AUTO 29004KT 9SM CLR M22/M31 A3053 RMK SLP341
QNH
1034 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1033 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (31 ft)
Pressure Alt
-592 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -5,025 ft
ISA Deviation: -36.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYAT 041340Z 0414/0420 30005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0415/0417 29010KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 051000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAT
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,500 ft 100 ft GRVL
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYAT

7,779 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.2%
MVFR
41.4%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
2.8%

Attawapiskat Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
5.6%
E
2.9%
SE
5.6%
S
13.6%
SW
12.7%
W
25.1%
NW
21.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.9°C
Range: -38°C to 29°C
-38°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,779 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Attawapiskat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAT
IATA Code: YAT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 31 ft MSL

Location

City: Attawapiskat
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.927502°
Longitude: -82.431900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

About Attawapiskat Airport

Attawapiskat Airport (CYAT/YAT) is located in Attawapiskat, CA at an elevation of 31 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

CYAT is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 46.2% of the time across 7,779 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 12.4% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYAT come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -38°C (-36°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging -8.9°C (16°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 30.74 inHg (982-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,779 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.