Big Trout Lake Airport

CYTL / YTL

Big Trout Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:18Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
04:18Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -30°C
3 kt
350°
9 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTL 040418Z AUTO 35003KT 9SM CLR M28/M30 A3017 RMK SLP252
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: -4,518 ft
ISA Deviation: -41.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYTL 040140Z 0402/0414 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0402/0406 5SM -SN BKN020 OVC040 FM040600 33005KT P6SM FEW020 SCT040 FM041200 32005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN140 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 040800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z FM040600
+1h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM041200
+7h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YTL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
 3,900 ft 100 ft GRVL 0°
↓ 2.6 kt • ↔ 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTL

8,242 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39.9%
MVFR
40.8%
IFR
16.1%
LIFR
3.2%

Big Trout Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
4.2%
E
4%
SE
3%
S
11.9%
SW
6.8%
W
15.9%
NW
32.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.9°C
Range: -39°C to 27°C
-39°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,242 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Big Trout Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTL
IATA Code: YTL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 729 ft MSL

Location

City: Big Trout Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.817799°
Longitude: -89.896896°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,900 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
350°@3kt
Density Alt
729ft, -28°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Big Trout Lake Airport

Big Trout Lake Airport (CYTL/YTL) is located in Big Trout Lake, CA at an elevation of 729 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 3,900 feet.

Weather Profile

CYTL is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 39.9% of the time across 8,242 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 19.3% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYTL come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -39°C (-38°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging -9.9°C (14°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.99 to 30.86 inHg (982-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,242 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
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.