Schefferville Airport

CYKL / YKL

Schefferville, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -19°C
6 kt
340°
9 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKL 071600Z AUTO 34006KT 310V010 9SM OVC012 M16/M19 A2966 RMK SLP103

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,709 ft
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,909 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
947 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,709 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,987 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,323 ft
ISA Deviation: -27.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYKL 071507Z 0715/0802 35005KT P6SM SCT005 SCT090 TEMPO 0715/0717 2SM IC OVC005 BECMG 0715/0716 33010KT FM071700 33012G22KT P6SM SCT015 BKN200 TEMPO 0717/0721 BKN015 BKN200 PROB30 0717/0721 BKN005 OVC015 FM072100 33012G22KT P6SM -SN SCT008 OVC030 TEMPO 0721/0724 3SM -SN OVC008 BECMG 0721/0723 33015G25KT FM080000 33015G25KT 2SM -SN OVC010 TEMPO 0800/0802 4SM -SN SCT010 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 072000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM071700
+1h
VFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
17:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKL
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 149°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYKL

7,174 observations | Oct 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37%
MVFR
42.6%
IFR
18%
LIFR
2.5%

Schefferville Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 14°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
3%
E
4%
SE
7.8%
S
13.6%
SW
7%
W
20.3%
NW
24.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -13.5°C
Range: -40°C to 14°C
-40°C 14°C

Visibility

Average: 6.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 9%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

February January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,174 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Schefferville Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKL
IATA Code: YKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,709 ft MSL

Location

City: Schefferville
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.805302°
Longitude: -66.805298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Schefferville Airport

Overview

Schefferville Airport serves the remote northern Quebec community of Schefferville, providing essential transportation infrastructure in a challenging subarctic environment. Located at 54.805302, -66.805298 with an elevation of 1709 ft MSL, the airport supports regional connectivity in an area characterized by rugged terrain and extreme climate conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Schefferville Airport demonstrates significant variability, with historical data showing 42.9% of observations under MVFR conditions and only 36.3% under standard VFR. Winter temperatures averaging -12.3°C, with extremes ranging from -40°C to 14°C, present substantial meteorological challenges for pilots. Visibility typically remains good at 6.8 statute miles, with only 8.9% of observations reporting visibility below 3SM.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 17/35, constructed with asphalt and measuring 5000 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) at an average of 8.8 knots characterize the local wind environment, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots and calm conditions occurring 4.3% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind component of 5.4 knots. January, October, and December historically offer the most stable VFR conditions, providing optimal periods for less challenging approaches and departures.

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.