Dryden Regional Airport

CYHD / YHD

Dryden, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
13 kt
50° G21 kt
9 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHD 041900Z AUTO 05013G21KT 9SM OVC017 M11/M15 A3008 RMK SLP225

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,354 ft
OVC 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,054 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,354 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,613 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYHD 041941Z 0420/0508 05012G22KT P6SM OVC020 FM042300 06010KT P6SM -SN OVC025 TEMPO 0423/0502 5SM -SN OVC020 FM050200 07010KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0506/0508 OVC009 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+3h
MVFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow
23:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
02:00Z FM050200
+6h
MVFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

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
Active: 05
2,000 ft 75 ft SAN 56°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 5,993 ft 150 ft ASP 114°
5.7 kt 11.7 kt
64° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHD

9,384 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.8%
MVFR
38.6%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
6.2%

Dryden Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
7.5%
E
6.5%
SE
7.4%
S
17.7%
SW
12.4%
W
24.9%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.5°C
Range: -37°C to 29°C
-37°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 9,384 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

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.