Dease Lake Airport

CYDL / YDL

Dease Lake, CA

Last Updated
Jun 26, 20:17Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
20:17Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
220°
9 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYDL 262017Z AUTO 22008KT 9SM SCT015 OVC023 13/09 A2965 RMK SLP044 DENSITY ALT 3300FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,600 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,100 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,900 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Dease Lake Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,300 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 9°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 4 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Light Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 21:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
917 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,600 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,878 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,262 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYDL 261920Z 2619/2623 VRB03KT P6SM -RA BKN025 TEMPO 2619/2621 6SM -SHRA BKN012 OVC025 FM262100 30007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC040 TEMPO 2621/2623 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 BECMG 2621/2623 25010KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 271200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
21:00Z FM262100
+1h
VFR 300° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
21:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
21:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 250° 10 kt
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDL
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,000 ft 90 ft ASP 48°
7.5 kt 2.7 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 - CYDL

11,775 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.9%
MVFR
16.6%
IFR
7%
LIFR
9.4%

Dease Lake Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
21.8%
E
10.7%
SE
1%
S
8%
SW
19%
W
5.2%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.9°C
Range: -42°C to 25°C
-42°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,775 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dease Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDL
IATA Code: YDL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,600 ft MSL

Location

City: Dease Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.422199°
Longitude: -130.031998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dease Lake Airport

Dease Lake Airport (CYDL/YDL) is located in Dease Lake, CA at an elevation of 2,600 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 6,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.9% of the time based on 11,775 observations, CYDL requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 16.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYDL come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, June, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -42°C (-44°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging -5.9°C (21°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.89 to 30.59 inHg (978-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,775 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.