Dryden Regional Airport

CYHD / YHD

Dryden, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
16:19Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -25°C
8 kt
170°
9 SM
Visibility
24,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYHD 071619Z AUTO 17008KT 9SM FEW170 BKN240 M19/M25 A3029 RMK ICE SLP310

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,354 ft
FEW 17,000 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,354 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,354 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,354 ft)
Pressure Alt
972 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,783 ft
ISA Deviation: -31.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYHD 071340Z 0714/0802 15008KT P6SM BKN120 OVC240 FM071800 15008KT P6SM BKN050 OVC180 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 072000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
18:00Z FM071800
+2h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHD
05
23
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,000 ft 75 ft SAN 56°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
114° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
5,993 ft 150 ft ASP 114°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHD

7,779 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.5%
MVFR
38.4%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
7.3%

Dryden Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
7.6%
E
6.3%
SE
6.7%
S
15.8%
SW
13.4%
W
25.2%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.9°C
Range: -37°C to 29°C
-37°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,779 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dryden Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHD
IATA Code: YHD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,354 ft MSL

Location

City: Dryden
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.831699°
Longitude: -92.744202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: SAN
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,993 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dryden Regional Airport

Overview

Dryden Regional Airport serves the northwestern Ontario region, located in the town of Dryden, Canada. The medium-sized airport sits at an elevation of 1,354 feet MSL, providing critical aviation infrastructure in a remote area with two functional runways. Its strategic location supports regional transportation and serves various aviation needs in the northern Ontario landscape.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions with significant seasonal temperature ranges from -37°C to 29°C. Visual flight conditions predominate, with 41.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions, though marginal VFR (37.4%) and instrument conditions are common. The airport experiences prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.6 knots, with maximum gusts up to 27 knots, creating consistent wind patterns for pilots to consider.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a shorter 2,000-foot surface (05/23) and a longer 5,993-foot asphalt surface (12/30). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of 4.8 knots. The geographical location suggests a potentially challenging northern environment with significant seasonal weather variations.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most reliable months for visual flight conditions, offering the most consistent weather patterns. Wind data indicates westerly winds at 270 degrees, which pilots should anticipate during approach and departure planning. Both runways provide reliable wind conditions, with only 1.6% of observations reporting calm wind states.

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.