Prince Albert Glass Field

CYPA / YPA

Prince Albert, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:09Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
11:09Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
17 kt
60° G22 kt
5 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYPA 041109Z AUTO 06017G22KT 5SM -SN BKN020 OVC027 M18/M21 A3019 RMK SLP271

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,405 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,405 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,105 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,405 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,143 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,480 ft
ISA Deviation: -30.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPA 040640Z 0407/0419 05012KT P6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0407/0412 2SM -SHSN OVC020 FM041200 06010KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0412/0419 4SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
12:00Z FM041200
+1h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPA
08 ✈️
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 91°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
16/34 2,500 ft 100 ft GRS 169°
5.5 kt 16.1 kt
109° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPA

5,752 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.7%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
4%

Prince Albert Glass Field typically experiences VFR conditions 61.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 7.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
8.6%
E
23.7%
SE
4.5%
S
6.1%
SW
6.7%
W
19.3%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.1°C
Range: -40°C to 29°C
-40°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,752 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prince Albert Glass Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPA
IATA Code: YPA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,405 ft MSL

Location

City: Prince Albert
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.214199°
Longitude: -105.672997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Prince Albert Glass Field

Overview

Prince Albert Glass Field serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in Saskatchewan, Canada, positioned at 53.214199, -105.672997 and elevated at 1405 ft MSL. The airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Prince Albert region, supporting both local and transient aircraft operations with its dual-runway configuration.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPA demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 63.7% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly easterly winds averaging 7.6 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from -37°C to 29°C. Seasonal VFR opportunities are most favorable in September, October, and January, while reduced visibility occurs in approximately 3.8% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features two distinct runways: a 5000-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a 2500-foot grass runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 4.2 knots for 08/26 and 5 knots for 16/34. The geographic positioning suggests a relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Saskatchewan landscape.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates consistent easterly prevailing winds, which generally favors operations on runway 08/26. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations, with recorded maximum wind speeds reaching 35 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 7.3% of observations, requiring standard wind assessment procedures during approach and landing.

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
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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.