Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport

CYPG / YPG

Portage la Prairie, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3 kt
80°
15 SM
Visibility
6,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPG 170100Z 08003KT 15SM BKN068 M03/M04 A2995 RMK AC5 DENSITY ALT -1230FT SLP158

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 885 ft
BKN 6,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,685 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (885 ft)
Pressure Alt
863 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,085 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPG 162340Z 1700/1712 10008KT P6SM FEW060 FEW100 SCT250 TEMPO 1700/1702 BKN060 FM170200 08008KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 TEMPO 1702/1712 5SM -SN BKN015 OVC030 RMK NXT FCST BY 170600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPG
02
20
09 ✈️
27
13L
31R
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,045 ft 150 ft ASP 19°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
61° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
2,670 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
13L/31R 3,130 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
1.8 kt 2.4 kt
54° angle
13R/31L 7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 133°
1.8 kt 2.4 kt
53° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPG

1,533 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.6%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
2.3%

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 50 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 50 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
3.4%
E
8.5%
SE
15.4%
S
10.8%
SW
7.3%
W
21.7%
NW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.4°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 12.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,533 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPG
IATA Code: YPG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 885 ft MSL

Location

City: Portage la Prairie
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.903099°
Longitude: -98.273817°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,045 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,670 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 3,130 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport

Overview

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Manitoba, Canada, serving the Portage la Prairie region. Positioned at an elevation of 885 ft MSL, the airport offers multiple runways with varying lengths, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPG demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 66.4% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from -30°C to 28°C. The airport experiences the most favorable VFR conditions during October, November, and January, with average visibility of 12.3 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with asphalt surfaces: two shorter runways (02/20 and 09/27) and two longer runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L). The longest runway (13R/31L) spans 7000 feet, providing ample length for larger aircraft operations. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 4.7 to 7.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

With multiple runway options, pilots have excellent wind coverage and approach flexibility. Calm conditions occur in 3.1% of observations, while maximum recorded wind speeds reach 50 knots. IFR conditions are relatively infrequent, occurring in only 9.5% of observations, with LIFR conditions extremely rare at 1.9%.

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.