Chapleau Airport

CYLD / YLD

Chapleau, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
02:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
230°
15 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLD 040200Z 23004KT 190V260 15SM OVC009 M01/M03 A3004 RMK SC8 LAST STFD OBS/NEXT 041100UTC SLP202

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,470 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,370 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,470 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,358 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -209 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLD
05
23 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 39°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
10/28 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 92°
3.0 kt 2.7 kt
138° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYLD

2,910 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.4%
MVFR
28.4%
IFR
15.1%
LIFR
8.2%

Chapleau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
5.7%
E
3.8%
SE
3.8%
S
25.4%
SW
13.9%
W
13.1%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.6°C
Range: -38°C to 27°C
-38°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 13.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,910 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chapleau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLD
IATA Code: YLD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,470 ft MSL

Location

City: Chapleau
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.820000°
Longitude: -83.346703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Chapleau Airport

Overview

Chapleau Airport serves the community of Chapleau in northeastern Ontario, Canada, located at 47.820000, -83.346703. As a medium airport with two asphalt runways, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the remote northern region, supporting regional transportation and potential resource exploration operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 46.8% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 27°C, creating significant seasonal weather variations. The airport experiences prevailing southerly winds at an average of 6.3 knots, with maximum wind speeds reaching 31 knots.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 1,470 feet above mean sea level, Chapleau Airport features two runways: 05/23 (3,000 feet) and 10/28 (5,000 feet). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswinds of 4-4.8 knots. Visibility averages an excellent 13.7 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions for pilots. With calm winds occurring 6.4% of the time, pilots should be prepared for potential wind variability. The longer 10/28 runway provides more landing flexibility, particularly during challenging weather conditions where instrument meteorological conditions occur 26.5% of the time.

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.

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.