Hall Beach Airport

CYUX / YUX

Sanirajak, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
06:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-41°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -45°C
10 kt
320°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYUX 170600Z AUTO 32010KT 9SM CLR M41/M45 A3015 RMK SLP212
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
-203 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,916 ft
ISA Deviation: -55.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYUX 170040Z 1701/1713 32012KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1701/1710 2SM IC BR HZ SCT006 FM171000 31010KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 1710/1713 2SM IC HZ SCT006 RMK NXT FCST BY 170700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM171000
+4h
VFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ice Crystals, Haze, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUX
12T
30T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12T/30T
Active: 30T
5,410 ft 150 ft GVL 124°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUX

6,332 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.9%
MVFR
30.3%
IFR
15.1%
LIFR
5.6%

Hall Beach Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 9°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 11.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.8%
NE
5%
E
8.8%
SE
9.3%
S
13.3%
SW
4.9%
W
8.6%
NW
31.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.7°C
Range: -43°C to 9°C
-43°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 11.3%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12T/30T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,332 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hall Beach Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYUX
IATA Code: YUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Sanirajak
Country: CA
Latitude: 68.776100°
Longitude: -81.242500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 12T/30T
Length: 5,410 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Hall Beach Airport

Overview

Hall Beach Airport serves the remote community of Sanirajak in Nunavut, Canada, located at 68.776100, -81.242500. As a medium airport situated at 30 ft mean sea level, it provides critical aviation access to this northern settlement, supporting essential transportation and community connectivity in the Arctic region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect challenging weather conditions with significant variability. Historical METAR data shows only 46% VFR days, with 16.2% IFR and 6.6% LIFR conditions. Temperature ranges dramatically from -39°C to 9°C, with an average of -12.1°C, presenting potential aircraft performance and operational challenges during most of the year.

Notable Features

The single runway 12T/30T extends 5410 feet and is classified as a gravel/unpaved surface (GVL). Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 13.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 46 knots. The airport experiences calm conditions only 0.7% of the time, indicating consistently active wind environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12T/30T demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 7.4 knots. Visibility averages 7.5 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 11.6% of observations reporting less than 3SM and 3.5% experiencing fog conditions. September, January, and December statistically offer the best VFR flying conditions.

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.