Burwash Airport

CYDB / YDB

Burwash Landing, CA

Last Updated
Jun 9, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
310°
15 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDB 092000Z 31007KT 15SM FEW030 SCT070 BKN250 11/07 A2973 RMK SC2AS2CI1 SLP094 DENSITY ALT 3000FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,647 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,647 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,647 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
27,647 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Burwash Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, FCST between 20:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
919 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,647 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,835 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,990 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYDB 091740Z 0918/1006 29008KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0918/0920 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 FM092000 12010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN220 TEMPO 0920/1006 P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN060CB RMK NXT FCST BY 100000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDB
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,006 ft 100 ft GVL 128°
6.6 kt 2.4 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 - CYDB

8,635 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.7%
MVFR
20%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
4.9%

Burwash Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 16.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.4%
N
1.4%
S
1.4%
W
21.1%
NE
0.5%
NW
31.7%
SE
20.9%
SW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.6°C
Range: -48°C to 23°C
-48°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

June September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,635 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burwash Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDB
IATA Code: YDB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,647 ft MSL

Location

City: Burwash Landing
Country: CA
Latitude: 61.371101°
Longitude: -139.041000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,006 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Burwash Airport

Overview

Burwash Airport serves the Burwash Landing area in Canada, positioned at an elevation of 2,647 feet MSL in a remote Yukon region. As a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this northern geographic context.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 62.2% of the time, with significant variability in weather patterns. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 17°C, with an average of -14.3°C, indicating challenging winter operational conditions that require careful planning and equipment preparation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 5,006 feet with a gravel (GVL) surface, suitable for medium aircraft operations. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 7.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots, characterize the local wind environment, and calm conditions occur 17.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with a minimal average crosswind of 2.1 knots. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions, presenting optimal periods for flight operations with excellent average visibility of 9.5 statute miles.

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
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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.