Aupaluk Airport

CYLA / YPJ

Aupaluk, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:03Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
20:03Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -29°C
28 kt
270° G38 kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYLA 042003Z 27028G38KT 1/4SM -SN BLSN VV004 M26/M29 A2965 RMK BLSN8 LAST OBS/NEXT 051300UTC PRESRR SLP049
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (119 ft)
Pressure Alt
397 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,494 ft
ISA Deviation: -40.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLA
04
22 ✈️
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
0 ft 0 ft UNK
18.0 kt 21.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
3,521 ft 100 ft GRAVEL
21.4 kt 18.0 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 - CYLA

993 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
25.9%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
7.6%

Aupaluk Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 13°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
12.8%
E
4.4%
SE
7.4%
S
15.2%
SW
16.4%
W
18%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.6°C
Range: -38°C to 13°C
-38°C 13°C

Visibility

Average: 13.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 993 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aupaluk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLA
IATA Code: YPJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 119 ft MSL

Location

City: Aupaluk
Country: CA
Latitude: 59.296700°
Longitude: -69.599701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 3,521 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aupaluk Airport

Aupaluk Airport (CYLA/YPJ) is located in Aupaluk, CA at an elevation of 119 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 05/23), with the longest at 3,521 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 56.2% of the time based on 993 observations, CYLA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 18% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYLA come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 12.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -38°C (-36°F) to 13°C (55°F), averaging -4.6°C (24°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.68 to 30.44 inHg (971-1031 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 993 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.