Pickle Lake Airport

CYPL / YPL

Pickle Lake, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
16:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
-24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -27°C
3 kt
180°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPL 071600Z AUTO 18003KT 9SM CLR M24/M27 A3035 RMK SLP332
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,267 ft)
Pressure Alt
825 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,551 ft
ISA Deviation: -36.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPL 071340Z 0714/0802 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM072100 17006KT P6SM BKN140 FM080100 17008KT P6SM -SN SCT040 OVC080 TEMPO 0801/0802 4SM -SN RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 072000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM072100
+4h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
01:00Z FM080100
+8h
VFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Snow
01:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPL
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,921 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPL

7,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.7%
MVFR
41.4%
IFR
13.4%
LIFR
3.5%

Pickle Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
5.4%
E
5.7%
SE
5.3%
S
13.7%
SW
11.5%
W
27.4%
NW
19.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.7°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pickle Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPL
IATA Code: YPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,267 ft MSL

Location

City: Pickle Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.446400°
Longitude: -90.214203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pickle Lake Airport

Overview

Pickle Lake Airport serves the remote northwestern Ontario community of Pickle Lake, located at 51.446400, -90.214203. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1267 ft MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for this northern Canadian region, supporting regional transportation and potentially resource exploration activities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Pickle Lake Airport demonstrate significant variability, with VFR and MVFR conditions each occurring approximately 41% of the time. Temperature ranges extensively from -34°C to 29°C, with an average of -7.7°C, presenting diverse meteorological challenges for pilots. The airport experiences predominantly westerly winds averaging 7.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Visibility averages 7.5 statute miles, with minimal instances of severe restrictions (only 0.4% fog occurrences). September, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for aviation activities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of just 4.5 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations, particularly during shoulder seasons, and be prepared for the wide temperature range. The airport's relatively stable wind patterns and moderate crosswinds generally support predictable approach and departure conditions.

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.