Pond Inlet Airport

CYIO / YIO

Pond Inlet, CA

Last Updated
May 1, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -19°C
4 kt
240°
35 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYIO 012200Z 24004KT 35SM FEW016 FEW030 SCT046 BKN220 M17/M19 A3022 RMK SC1SC1SC2CC2 SLP245

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 181 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,781 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,181 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,781 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,181 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pond Inlet Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 35 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 35 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -17°C (1°F) with a dewpoint of -19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. 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. 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 Snow, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 19:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 21:00Z and 07:00Z.

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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (181 ft)
Pressure Alt
-112 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,909 ft
ISA Deviation: -31.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYIO 011840Z 0119/0207 24005KT P6SM BKN030 OVC120 TEMPO 0119/0121 6SM -SN OVC020 FM012100 22006KT P6SM BKN040 OVC080 TEMPO 0121/0207 2SM -SN OVC020 BECMG 0123/0201 18005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 020100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
23:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 180° 5 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°
3.1 kt 2.6 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

8,906 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.5%
MVFR
23.8%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
6.3%

Pond Inlet Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 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: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
0.8%
S
46.7%
W
5.6%
NE
9.1%
NW
0.9%
SE
12.6%
SW
13.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -20.3°C
Range: -42°C to 5°C
-42°C 5°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

April March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02T/20T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,906 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 63.5% of the time based on 8,906 observations, CYIO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.7% 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 6.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Runway 02T/20T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 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 -20.3°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 30.86 inHg (977-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,906 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.