Thompson Airport

CYTH / YTH

Thompson, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -26°C
5 kt
340°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTH 170400Z 34005KT 15SM SKC M24/M26 A3017 RMK SLP246
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (729 ft)
Pressure Alt
467 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,038 ft
ISA Deviation: -37.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTH 170040Z 1701/1713 32005KT P6SM FEW025 FM170400 01005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1707/1709 04005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 170700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 40° 5 kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTH
06
24
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,800 ft 150 ft ASP 61°
0.8 kt 4.9 kt
81° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,079 ft 100 ft GVL 151°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTH

4,459 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
3.8%

Thompson Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
8.2%
E
5.7%
SE
3.2%
S
14.8%
SW
6.5%
W
19.3%
NW
21%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.7°C
Range: -38°C to 25°C
-38°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 13.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,459 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Thompson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTH
IATA Code: YTH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 729 ft MSL

Location

City: Thompson
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.801102°
Longitude: -97.864197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,079 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Thompson Airport

Overview

Thompson Airport serves the northern Manitoba region, situated at an elevation of 729 ft MSL near Thompson, CA. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports various operational needs in this remote geographical area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Thompson Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 64% of the time. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -38°C to 25°C, creating challenging winter flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly northwestern at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 5800-foot asphalted runway (06/24) and a 5079-foot gravel runway (15/33). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 4-4.8 knots. The airport's geographical location suggests potential for challenging winter and seasonal meteorological transitions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate variable visibility conditions, with an average of 13.4 statute miles but occasional periods where visibility drops below 3 miles. September, December, and January historically present the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions. When planning approaches, consider the prevailing northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for potential low-visibility scenarios.

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
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.