Current Weather
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Weather Briefing
VFRKindersley Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 9,500 feet and 15 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 16 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 12 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 9,500 ft, few at 13,000 ft, few at 25,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
|
3,507 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 90° |
↑ 13.9 kt
•
↔ 8.0 kt
30° angle
|
| 17/35 | 2,281 ft | 100 ft | GRS | 179° |
↓ 5.7 kt
•
↔ 14.9 kt
111° angle
|
Weather Statistics - CYKY
6,534 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Kindersley Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, October.
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Statistics computed from 6,534 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Kindersley Airport - Airport Information
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About Kindersley Airport
Overview
Kindersley Airport serves the rural Saskatchewan region, situated at 2277 feet above mean sea level in west-central Canada. Located at coordinates 51.517502, -109.181000, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local Kindersley community and surrounding agricultural areas.
Flying Conditions
Weather at Kindersley Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating 75.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 30°C, with an average of -3.2°C, creating challenging winter flying conditions. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 9.7 knots and maximum gusts of 37 knots characterize the airport's wind environment.
Notable Features
The airport features two runways: a 3507-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a 2281-foot grass runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6.5 and 5.9 knots respectively. Visibility averages 13.6 statute miles, with occasional periods of reduced visibility including fog occurring 5.2% of the time.
Approach Considerations
September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility scenarios, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 16.6% of observation periods. The northwest prevailing winds suggest runway 08/26 will typically provide the most comfortable approach and landing conditions.
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