Cape Dorset Airport

CYTE / YTE

Kinngait, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -23°C
13kt
310°
3 SM
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.38
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTE 171300Z AUTO 31013KT 3SM -SN OVC031 M21/M23 A2938 RMK SLP959

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 164ft
OVC 3,100ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,264ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.38 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.22 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (164 ft)
Pressure Alt
704 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -3,577 ft
ISA Deviation: -35.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTE 171240Z 1713/1801 32010KT 6SM -SN BR SCT012 BKN040 TEMPO 1713/1801 2SM -SN BKN012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 10kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 4,000ft
Light Snow, Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTE
13T
31T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13T/31T
Active: 31T
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 127°
↑ 13.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cape Dorset Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTE
IATA Code: YTE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 164 ft MSL

Location

City: Kinngait
Country: CA
Latitude: 64.230003°
Longitude: -76.526703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 13T/31T
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

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About Cape Dorset Airport

Cape Dorset Airport (CYTE/YTE) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kinngait, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 164 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (13T/31T) with GVL surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.