Island Lake Airport

CYIV / YIV

Island Lake, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -26°C
10 kt
140°
9 SM
Visibility
14,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYIV 071600Z AUTO 14010KT 9SM OVC140 M22/M26 A3020 RMK SLP263

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 770 ft
OVC 14,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,770 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (770 ft)
Pressure Alt
478 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,777 ft
ISA Deviation: -35.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYIV 071240Z 0713/0801 14012KT P6SM BKN120 FM071700 15010G20KT P6SM SCT020 OVC060 TEMPO 0717/0723 2SM -SN OVC020 FM072300 16010G20KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 0723/0801 5SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
17:00Z FM071700
+1h
VFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
23:00Z FM072300
+7h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YIV
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,000 ft 100 ft CRUSHED ROCK 123°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYIV

4,942 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.3%
MVFR
33.8%
IFR
15.5%
LIFR
1.4%

Island Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.3%
NE
4.1%
E
3.8%
SE
11.1%
S
12.1%
SW
6.8%
W
22.3%
NW
22.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.9°C
Range: -36°C to 30°C
-36°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,942 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Island Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYIV
IATA Code: YIV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 770 ft MSL

Location

City: Island Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.857201°
Longitude: -94.653603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CRUSHED ROCK
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Island Lake Airport

Overview

Island Lake Airport (CYIV) is a medium airport located in Island Lake, CA at 770 ft mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 53.857201, -94.653603, the airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway 12/30 constructed of crushed rock, measuring 4000 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Island Lake Airport exhibits significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 48.7% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 30°C, with an average of -6.6°C, creating challenging winter flying conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest at 315°, averaging 8.5 knots with occasional gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Average crosswind conditions are moderate at 4.2 knots, which generally allows for stable approach and departure operations. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 8 statute miles with only 5.9% of observations showing reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September, December, and October offer the most consistent VFR conditions. With crushed rock surface and a 4000-foot runway, careful speed and landing technique management is recommended. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 2.4% of the time, and instrument meteorological conditions occur in 16.7% of observations.

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.