Fort Resolution Airport

CYFR / YFR

Fort Resolution, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -26°C
7 kt
120°
15 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYFR 051600Z 12007KT 15SM -SN OVC048 M23/M26 A2982 RMK SC8 SLP123

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 526 ft
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,326 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (526 ft)
Pressure Alt
624 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,810 ft
ISA Deviation: -36.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFR
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,001 ft 98 ft GVL 143°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - CYFR

1,019 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.1%
MVFR
29.7%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.2%

Fort Resolution Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
4%
E
13.2%
SE
23%
S
10.2%
SW
7.2%
W
11.5%
NW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.3°C
Range: -43°C to 25°C
-43°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 12.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Resolution Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFR
IATA Code: YFR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 526 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Resolution
Country: CA
Latitude: 61.180801°
Longitude: -113.690002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Fort Resolution Airport

Overview

Fort Resolution Airport serves the remote community of Fort Resolution in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Located at 61.180801, -113.690002 with an elevation of 526 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a northern settlement. The airport supports essential regional connectivity in a challenging geographical environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Fort Resolution demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 59.2% of observations. Marginal VFR conditions occur 33.6% of the time, requiring pilots to be prepared for potential visibility and ceiling challenges. Temperature ranges extensively from -38°C to 25°C, with an average of -5.4°C, presenting potential icing and performance considerations for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 4,001 feet with a gravel/volcanic surface (GVL). Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 7.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots. The airport experiences calm conditions 2.2% of the time, and maintains consistently good average visibility of 12.8 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 3.3 knots. Pilots can expect the most stable VFR conditions during September, January, and October. The airport's northern location and gravel surface require careful consideration of aircraft performance and equipment limitations during approach and landing.

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.