Tasiujaq Airport

CYTQ / YTQ

Tasiujaq, CA

Last Updated
Apr 12, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 15 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
5 kt
220°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTQ 122100Z 22005KT 15SM FEW010 M16/M20 A3026 RMK SC1 SC TR LAST OBS NEXT/131200 UTC SLP254

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 122 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,122 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tasiujaq Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 14.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -16°C (3°F) with a dewpoint of -20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (122 ft)
Pressure Alt
-231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,922 ft
ISA Deviation: -30.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTQ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
3,519 ft 100 ft GRAVEL
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 - CYTQ

1,708 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.9%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
4.8%

Tasiujaq Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
10%
E
2.2%
SE
1.7%
S
7.7%
SW
28.9%
W
29%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -10°C
Range: -42°C to 16°C
-42°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 11.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,708 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tasiujaq Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTQ
IATA Code: YTQ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 122 ft MSL

Location

City: Tasiujaq
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.667801°
Longitude: -69.955803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,519 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tasiujaq Airport

Tasiujaq Airport (CYTQ/YTQ) is located in Tasiujaq, CA at an elevation of 122 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,519 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 54.9% of the time based on 1,708 observations, CYTQ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYTQ come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 12.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Calm winds are rare (2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -42°C (-44°F) to 16°C (61°F), averaging -10°C (14°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.61 to 30.5 inHg (969-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,708 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.