Arviat Airport

CYEK / YEK

Arviat, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -39°C
21 kt
320°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYEK 040900Z AUTO 32021KT 1 1/4SM -SN CLR M34/M39 A3032 RMK SLP271
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
-381 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,253 ft
ISA Deviation: -48.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYEK 040723Z 0407/0418 33020G30KT 3/4SM IC SKC TEMPO 0407/0416 5SM -SN BLSN FM041600 32017KT 3SM IC BLSN SKC TEMPO 0416/0418 P6SM NSW RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 20 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ice Crystals
16:00Z FM041600
+7h
MVFR 320° 17 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow
16:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YEK
15T
33T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15T/33T
Active: 33T
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 149°
20.7 kt 3.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYEK

7,004 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.4%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
4.8%

Arviat Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 17°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.8%
NE
5.8%
E
3.5%
SE
4.8%
S
9.5%
SW
5.8%
W
9.7%
NW
30.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -15°C
Range: -39°C to 17°C
-39°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

December March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15T/33T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,004 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arviat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYEK
IATA Code: YEK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Arviat
Country: CA
Latitude: 61.094200°
Longitude: -94.070801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15T/33T
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Arviat Airport

Arviat Airport (CYEK/YEK) is located in Arviat, CA at an elevation of 32 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15T/33T), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.4% of the time based on 7,004 observations, CYEK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 18.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYEK come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 13.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 41 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 15T/33T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, March, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -39°C (-38°F) to 17°C (63°F), averaging -15°C (5°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.98 to 30.94 inHg (981-1048 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,004 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.