Cambridge Bay Airport

CYCB / YCB

Cambridge Bay, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -39°C
8 kt
260°
12 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCB 050600Z 26008KT 12SM IC FEW070 M35/M39 A2983 RMK AC1 FROIN SLP111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,090 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -5,790 ft
ISA Deviation: -49.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYCB 050640Z 0507/0519 25008KT P6SM FEW070 TEMPO 0507/0510 4SM IC FM051000 26010KT P6SM BKN070 FM051300 26010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 RMK NXT FCST BY 051300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+3h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
13:00Z FM051300
+6h
VFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCB
13T
31T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13T/31T
Active: 31T
5,000 ft 150 ft GVL 127°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCB

5,024 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.5%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
8.5%

Cambridge Bay Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -45°C to 11°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.6%
NE
12.1%
E
8.6%
SE
7%
S
5%
SW
4.1%
W
23.9%
NW
23.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -17.9°C
Range: -45°C to 11°C
-45°C 11°C

Visibility

Average: 11 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13T/31T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,024 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cambridge Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCB
IATA Code: YCB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Cambridge Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 69.108101°
Longitude: -105.138000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13T/31T
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Cambridge Bay Airport

Overview

Cambridge Bay Airport serves the remote Arctic community of Cambridge Bay in Nunavut, Canada. Located at 69.108101, -105.138000, this medium-sized airport operates at an elevation of 90 ft MSL, providing critical transportation infrastructure in the high Arctic region. The airport supports essential regional transportation needs for this isolated northern settlement.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cambridge Bay Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 46.6% of the time. Winter months like November, December, and January offer the most stable VFR conditions, while other seasons experience more marginal meteorological conditions. Temperature ranges dramatically from -39°C to 11°C, with an average of -13.3°C, presenting challenging environmental conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 13T/31T is 5000 feet long with a gravel (GVL) surface, designed to handle medium aircraft in Arctic conditions. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the northwest (315°) at an average of 12.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots. The airport experiences calm conditions only 1.1% of the time, and visibility averages 11.2 statute miles, with fog occurring in 7.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13T/31T demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 6.4 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility periods, with observations showing 14.2% IFR and 9.5% LIFR conditions. The consistent northwest winds and relatively stable winter conditions make this airport a critical link for transportation in the Arctic region.

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.