St. Anthony Airport

CYAY / YAY

St. Anthony, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
17:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
8 kt
260°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAY 071700Z AUTO 26008KT 9SM CLR M09/M13 A2943 RMK SLP972
QNH
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (108 ft)
Pressure Alt
596 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,258 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYAY 071340Z 0714/0802 28008KT P6SM FEW020 FM071600 27008KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 0716/0724 BKN030 FM080000 25005KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0800/0802 P6SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 072000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM080000
+7h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAY
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 80°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYAY

7,593 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39.3%
MVFR
35.9%
IFR
18.8%
LIFR
6%

St. Anthony Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 13.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 47 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 13.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 47 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
9.1%
E
5.9%
SE
10.4%
S
10.1%
SW
17.2%
W
24.1%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -22°C to 22°C
-22°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 7.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,593 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St. Anthony Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAY
IATA Code: YAY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 108 ft MSL

Location

City: St. Anthony
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.391909°
Longitude: -56.083210°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About St. Anthony Airport

Overview

St. Anthony Airport serves the St. Anthony region in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, positioned at coordinates 51.391909, -56.083210. Located at an elevation of 108 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at St. Anthony Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions occurring 40% of the time and marginal VFR conditions present 34.6% of observations. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 22°C, with an average of 0.2°C, suggesting pilots should be prepared for potential winter weather challenges. Visibility averages 7.4 statute miles, with September through November offering the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 4,000 feet with an asphalt surface. Prevailing westerly winds at 270° have an average speed of 13.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 47 knots. Wind patterns are remarkably consistent, with the runway experiencing favorable wind alignment 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of 8.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly wind conditions when planning approaches, with Runway 10/28 offering consistent wind alignment. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 25.4% of observations (IFR and LIFR combined), suggesting the importance of being prepared for potential instrument approaches. The relatively stable wind patterns and moderate runway length provide predictable approach conditions for most aircraft operations.

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.