Lutselk'e Airport

CYLK / YSG

Lutselk'e, CA

Last Updated
Jun 24, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3 kt
60°
25 SM
Visibility
24,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLK 241400Z 06003KT 040V100 25SM SCT110 BKN240 19/11 A3007 RMK AC4CI1 SLP187 DENSITY ALT 1100FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 596 ft
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,596 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,596 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lutselk'e Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 24,000 feet and 25 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. The ceiling is 24000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (596 ft)
Pressure Alt
454 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,077 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLK
08T ✈️
26T

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08T/26T
Active: 08T
2,996 ft 0 ft UNK
2.8 kt 1.0 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 - CYLK

3,044 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Lutselk'e Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -45°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.2%
N
4.9%
S
7.7%
W
18.3%
NE
26.8%
NW
6.1%
SE
4.1%
SW
11.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.1°C
Range: -45°C to 28°C
-45°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 20.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

April March June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08T/26T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,044 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lutselk'e Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLK
IATA Code: YSG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 596 ft MSL

Location

City: Lutselk'e
Country: CA
Latitude: 62.417823°
Longitude: -110.682793°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08T/26T
Length: 2,996 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Lutselk'e Airport

Lutselk'e Airport (CYLK/YSG) is located in Lutselk'e, CA at an elevation of 596 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08T/26T), with the longest at 2,996 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,044 weather observations shows CYLK maintains VFR conditions 77% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 3.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYLK come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots. Runway 08T/26T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -45°C (-49°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging -11.1°C (12°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.05 to 31.16 inHg (984-1055 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,044 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.