Kuujjuarapik Airport

CYGW / YGW

Kuujjuarapik, CA

Last Updated
Jul 26, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
5 kt
290°
9 SM
Visibility
7,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGW 262000Z AUTO 29005KT 9SM FEW042 SCT050 OVC071 12/09 A2972 RMK SLP067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 34 ft
FEW 4,200 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,234 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,034 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,134 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kuujjuarapik Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 7100 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°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 12 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 Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Mist, Mist, Light Drizzle, Mist, Light Drizzle, Light Rain, Mist, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 20:00Z and 22:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 22:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (34 ft)
Pressure Alt
252 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -100 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYGW 261740Z 2618/2706 18008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN130 TEMPO 2618/2620 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC130 BECMG 2618/2620 24008KT FM262000 24008KT P6SM BKN040 BKN060 TEMPO 2620/2622 5SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC040 FM262200 26010KT 6SM BR SCT005 BKN015 OVC060 TEMPO 2622/2624 2SM -SHRA BR OVC005 PROB30 2622/2624 3/4SM -DZ BR OVC002 FM270000 25010KT 3/4SM -DZ -RA BR OVC002 TEMPO 2700/2706 2SM BR OVC004 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 270000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
22:00Z FM262200
+2h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
22:00Z PROB30
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGW
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,052 ft 150 ft SAND/GRAVEL
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGW

18,513 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.2%
MVFR
39.5%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
6.9%

Kuujjuarapik Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.4%
NE
2.6%
E
4.8%
SE
14%
S
15.2%
SW
12.2%
W
22.6%
NW
15.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.4°C
Range: -40°C to 33°C
-40°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 7.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.1%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

June March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 18,513 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuujjuarapik Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGW
IATA Code: YGW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.281898°
Longitude: -77.765297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,052 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: SAND/GRAVEL
ILS: No

About Kuujjuarapik Airport

Overview

Kuujjuarapik Airport serves the northern Quebec community of Kuujjuarapik, located at 55.281898, -77.765297 in Canada. As a medium-sized airport with a single sand/gravel runway measuring 5,052 feet, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this remote Arctic region at an elevation of 34 feet MSL.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kuujjuarapik demonstrate significant variability, with 48.7% of observations categorized as Marginal VFR and 14.4% as IFR. The prevailing winds are from the south at an average of 10.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature ranges from -33°C to 26°C, creating challenging winter and summer operational environments.

Notable Features

The airport's sand/gravel runway 03/21 presents unique surface characteristics that require specific landing and takeoff considerations. Situated in a northern latitude, the airport experiences significant seasonal weather changes. Calm wind conditions occur only 1.3% of the time, indicating consistent wind presence throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 7.1 knots. Pilots should expect the best VFR conditions during October, December, and January. Visibility averages 6.9 statute miles, with 7.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and occasional fog presence.

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

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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.