Cape Dorset Airport

CYTE / YTE

Kinngait, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
17:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -24°C
9 kt
280°
15 SM
Visibility
26,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
998 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTE 041700Z 28009KT 15SM FEW030 BKN260 M20/M24 A2946 RMK SC2CI5 SLP986

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 164 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 26,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,164 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
26,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,164 ft AMSL
QNH
998 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (164 ft)
Pressure Alt
622 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,539 ft
ISA Deviation: -34.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYTE 041240Z 0413/0501 26012G22KT P6SM FEW050 TEMPO 0413/0420 5SM IC BLSN BKN050 FM042000 30017G27KT P6SM BKN140 TEMPO 0420/0501 2SM IC BLSN RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+3h
VFR 300° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 7.8 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTE

8,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.1%
MVFR
43.6%
IFR
12.3%
LIFR
4%

Cape Dorset Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 7°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
11.5%
E
9.8%
SE
7%
S
5.4%
SW
7.1%
W
37.6%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.4°C
Range: -31°C to 7°C
-31°C 7°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13T/31T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+5

Runway Information

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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
280°@9kt
Density Alt
164ft, -20°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Cape Dorset Airport

Cape Dorset Airport (CYTE/YTE) is located in Kinngait, CA at an elevation of 164 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13T/31T), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

CYTE is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 40.1% of the time across 8,721 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 16.3% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYTE come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 12.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 41 knots. Runway 13T/31T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -31°C (-24°F) to 7°C (45°F), averaging -11.4°C (11°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.86 to 30.41 inHg (977-1030 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,721 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.