Peawanuck Airport

CYPO / YPO

Peawanuck, CA

Last Updated
Apr 12, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
5 kt
180°
9 SM
Visibility
7,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPO 120000Z AUTO 18005KT 9SM OVC071 M04/M12 A3019 RMK SLP232

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 173 ft
OVC 7,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,273 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Peawanuck Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 7100 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -4°C (25°F) with a dewpoint of -12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

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
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (173 ft)
Pressure Alt
-90 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,328 ft
ISA Deviation: -18.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
YPO
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,520 ft 100 ft Gravel 108°
1.7 kt 4.7 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 - CYPO

9,642 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.8%
MVFR
36.7%
IFR
12.9%
LIFR
3.6%

Peawanuck Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.1%
N
12.2%
S
14.5%
W
28%
NE
2.1%
NW
22.6%
SE
3.6%
SW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.7°C
Range: -38°C to 30°C
-38°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,642 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peawanuck Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPO
IATA Code: YPO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Peawanuck
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.987932°
Longitude: -85.442648°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,520 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: Gravel
ILS: No

About Peawanuck Airport

Peawanuck Airport (CYPO/YPO) is located in Peawanuck, CA at an elevation of 173 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 3,520 feet.

Weather Profile

CYPO is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 46.8% of the time across 9,642 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 16.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYPO come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, January, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -38°C (-36°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging -10.7°C (13°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.96 to 30.84 inHg (981-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,642 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.