Burwash Airport

CYDB / YDB

Burwash Landing, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:17Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
16:17Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
6 kt
290°
4 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYDB 071617Z 29006KT 4SM -SN FEW005 OVC012 M13/M14 A2945 RMK ST2ST6 SLP040

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,647 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,147 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,847 ft AMSL
QNH
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
909 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,647 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,135 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 410 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYDB 071301Z 0713/0724 29008KT P6SM OVC012 TEMPO 0713/0718 3SM -SN BR BKN006 OVC012 PROB30 0713/0716 2SM -SN BR OVC004 FM071800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0718/0724 4SM -SN SCT006 OVC012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
18:00Z FM071800
+2h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

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°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDB

4,896 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
7.1%

Burwash Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 17°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 19.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
0.3%
E
2.7%
SE
16.9%
S
1.1%
SW
1%
W
21.8%
NW
35.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.4°C
Range: -48°C to 17°C
-48°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,896 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.