Tadoule Lake Airport

CYBQ / XTL

Tadoule Lake, CA

Last Updated
Apr 30, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
7 kt
80°
9 SM
Visibility
6,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBQ 301900Z AUTO 08007KT 9SM OVC066 05/M05 A3007 RMK SLP201

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 923 ft
OVC 6,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,523 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tadoule Lake Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 7 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 6600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (923 ft)
Pressure Alt
781 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -197 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBQ
06
24
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,200 ft 100 ft CRUSHED ROCK
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
3,201 ft 102 ft Gravel 72°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBQ

9,881 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.9%
MVFR
38.6%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
2.6%

Tadoule Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
6.4%
E
8.8%
SE
5.9%
S
14.1%
SW
5.5%
W
19.1%
NW
26.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.5°C
Range: -43°C to 28°C
-43°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,881 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tadoule Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBQ
IATA Code: XTL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 923 ft MSL

Location

City: Tadoule Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.706308°
Longitude: -98.511057°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CRUSHED ROCK
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 3,201 ft
Width: 102 ft
Surface: Gravel
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tadoule Lake Airport

Tadoule Lake Airport (CYBQ/XTL) is located in Tadoule Lake, CA at an elevation of 923 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (06/24, 07/25), with the longest at 3,201 feet.

Weather Profile

CYBQ is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 48.9% of the time across 9,881 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 CYBQ come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -43°C (-45°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging -14.5°C (6°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.98 to 30.95 inHg (981-1048 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,881 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.