Burwash Airport

CYDB / YDB

Burwash Landing, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -33°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDB 050500Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR M30/M33 A2945 RMK SLP076
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: -1,630 ft
ISA Deviation: -39.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYDB 042340Z 0500/0512 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 TEMPO 0500/0502 BKN070 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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 5,006 ft 100 ft GVL 128°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
128° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDB

5,820 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.5%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
6.1%

Burwash Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 17°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 18.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
0.3%
E
2.7%
SE
15%
S
1.1%
SW
0.9%
W
22.9%
NW
37.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -15.3°C
Range: -48°C to 17°C
-48°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 5,820 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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
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.