Baker Lake Airport

CYBK / YBK

Baker Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -43°C
17 kt
260°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBK 041800Z 26017KT 15SM IC DRSN SKC M38/M43 A3038 RMK SLP294
QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1027 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (59 ft)
Pressure Alt
-414 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,760 ft
ISA Deviation: -52.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYBK 041740Z 0418/0506 VRB03KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0418/0421 5SM IC BECMG 0418/0420 27012KT FM042100 27012G22KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0421/0424 3SM IC BLSN FM050000 26012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 RMK NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+3h
VFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow
00:00Z FM050000
+6h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBK
16T
34T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16T/34T
Active: 34T
4,200 ft 100 ft GVL 162°
3.0 kt 16.7 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBK

4,575 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.8%
MVFR
28.5%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
3.5%

Baker Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 14 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 14 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
4.3%
E
7.8%
SE
11.4%
S
5.6%
SW
4%
W
13.8%
NW
34.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -16.1°C
Range: -42°C to 21°C
-42°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 14.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16T/34T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,575 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baker Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBK
IATA Code: YBK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Baker Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 64.298897°
Longitude: -96.077797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16T/34T
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Baker Lake Airport

Overview

Baker Lake Airport serves the remote Nunavut community of Baker Lake, located at 64.298897, -96.077797 in northern Canada. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for an isolated region with limited ground access, supporting essential passenger and cargo operations in the Arctic environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Baker Lake Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 51.2% of the time. Winter temperatures can plummet to -40°C, while summer peaks around 21°C, creating challenging meteorological scenarios for pilots. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 13.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 44 knots require careful wind management.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a low elevation of 59 feet mean sea level, with a single runway (16T/34T) measuring 4200 feet on gravel (GVL) surface. Its geographic position in the Canadian Arctic introduces unique environmental considerations, including potential rapid weather shifts and extended periods of reduced visibility due to Arctic meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

The single runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 6.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate reduced visibility potential, as observations indicate 3.2% of reports feature visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.1% include fog conditions. December, January, and September historically offer the most consistent visual flight conditions.

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.

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.