Alert Airport

CYLT / YLT

Alert, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
12 kt
160°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLT 040600Z 16012KT 15SM FEW055 FEW080 FEW220 06/01 A2980 RMK SC1AC1CI2 DENSITY ALT -756FT SLP093

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 100 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
FEW 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,600 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,100 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,100 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Alert Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,500 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 12 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,500 ft, few at 8,000 ft, few at 22,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 20 knots.

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
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (100 ft)
Pressure Alt
228 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -828 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYLT 040540Z 0406/0506 21008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT220 BECMG 0409/0411 20015G25KT FM041500 20020G30KT P6SM BKN200 FM042100 20015G25KT P6SM BKN100 BECMG 0500/0502 20010KT RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 200° 15 kt
15:00Z FM041500
+9h
VFR 200° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLT
05T
23T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05T/23T
Active: 23T
5,500 ft 150 ft GVL 48°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYLT

3,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
6.7%

Alert Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 10°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
6.4%
S
13.9%
W
19.5%
NE
1.6%
NW
17.5%
SE
6.8%
SW
12.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -19.5°C
Range: -42°C to 10°C
-42°C 10°C

Visibility

Average: 12 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 9.1%

Best Months for VFR

December March June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05T/23T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alert Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLT
IATA Code: YLT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 100 ft MSL

Location

City: Alert
Country: CA
Latitude: 82.517799°
Longitude: -62.280602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05T/23T
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Alert Airport

Overview

Alert Airport (CYLT) is located in Alert, Canada, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL, serving as a medium-sized airport in a high-latitude environment. Positioned at coordinates 82.517799, -62.280602, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging Arctic region.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Alert Airport exhibits significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 60.6% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 23.4% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -37°C to 3°C, with an average of -18.2°C, presenting substantial cold-weather operational challenges for pilots.

Notable Features

The single runway 05T/23T spans 5500 feet with a gravel (GVL) surface, capable of supporting medium aircraft operations. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 6.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and calm conditions occurring 8.8% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05T/23T demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 3.7 knots, providing relatively consistent approach conditions. October, September, and December offer the most stable Visual Flight Rules conditions, presenting the most predictable flying environment for pilots.

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.