Pond Inlet Airport

CYIO / YIO

Pond Inlet, CA

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -27°C
5 kt
160°
30 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYIO 102300Z 16005KT 30SM FEW100 M22/M27 A2994 RMK AC1 AC TR LAST STAFD OBS/NXT 111800Z SLP150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 181 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,181 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pond Inlet Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 10,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -22°C (-8°F) with a dewpoint of -27°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (181 ft)
Pressure Alt
159 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,238 ft
ISA Deviation: -36.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYIO 101840Z 1019/1107 19005KT P6SM FEW030 BECMG 1100/1102 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 110100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 3 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YIO
02T
20T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02T/20T
Active: 20T
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 23°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYIO

8,254 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.5%
MVFR
23.9%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
6.8%

Pond Inlet Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 5°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
9.1%
E
6%
SE
12.8%
S
46.8%
SW
12.9%
W
5.4%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -20.4°C
Range: -42°C to 5°C
-42°C 5°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

April March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02T/20T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,254 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pond Inlet Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYIO
IATA Code: YIO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 181 ft MSL

Location

City: Pond Inlet
Country: CA
Latitude: 72.689494°
Longitude: -77.968941°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02T/20T
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Pond Inlet Airport

Pond Inlet Airport (CYIO/YIO) is located in Pond Inlet, CA at an elevation of 181 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02T/20T), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 62.5% of the time based on 8,254 observations, CYIO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYIO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Runway 02T/20T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -42°C (-44°F) to 5°C (41°F), averaging -20.4°C (-5°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.86 to 30.51 inHg (977-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,254 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.