Resolute Bay Airport

CYRB / YRB

Resolute Bay, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-40°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -44°C
9 kt
170°
6 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRB 050500Z 17009KT 6SM IC BR SKC M40/M44 A2973 RMK SLP085
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (215 ft)
Pressure Alt
403 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,145 ft
ISA Deviation: -54.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYRB 050408Z 0504/0524 20010KT 2SM IC BR FEW012 TEMPO 0504/0518 6SM IC BR SKC FM051800 18010KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 0518/0524 4SM IC BR BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:19Z BASE
+0h
IFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ice Crystals, Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRB
17T ✈️
35T

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17T/35T
Active: 17T
6,500 ft 200 ft GVL 167°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRB

4,488 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.2%
MVFR
20.5%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
10.5%

Resolute Bay Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 3°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.5%
NE
12.9%
E
17.2%
SE
16.9%
S
6.3%
SW
2.3%
W
4.7%
NW
19.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -18.9°C
Range: -43°C to 3°C
-43°C 3°C

Visibility

Average: 16.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

March December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17T/35T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,488 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Resolute Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRB
IATA Code: YRB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 215 ft MSL

Location

City: Resolute Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 74.716904°
Longitude: -94.969398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17T/35T
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Resolute Bay Airport

Overview

Resolute Bay Airport serves the remote northern Canadian community of Resolute in Nunavut, located at 74.716904, -94.969398. As a medium airport situated at 215 feet MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in the high Arctic region, supporting essential regional and scientific operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate challenging Arctic weather conditions with significant variability. Statistical data shows flight rules are predominantly VFR (53.3%), but MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions are frequent, totaling 46.7% of observations. The average temperature of -14.6°C ranges extensively from -42°C to 3°C, with consistent northwest winds averaging 14.5 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (17T/35T) is 6500 feet long with gravel surface (GVL), designed to handle challenging Arctic operational requirements. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, with occasional calm periods (2.1% of observations) and potential extreme wind events reaching up to 45 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17T/35T demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of 9.2 knots. Visibility averages 16 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.4% of observations showing conditions below 3SM and 5.2% experiencing fog 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.

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.