Hall Beach Airport

CYUX / YUX

Sanirajak, CA

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
06:45Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-39°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -42°C
11 kt
340°
2 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYUX 070645Z AUTO 34011KT 2SM -SN BKN014 OVC022 M39/M42 A2980 RMK SLP095

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,430 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,230 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
158 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,315 ft
ISA Deviation: -53.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYUX 070431Z 0704/0713 34010KT P6SM FEW006 FEW015 TEMPO 0704/0706 1 1/2SM IC BKN015 FM070600 05006KT P6SM SCT006 TEMPO 0706/0713 1 1/2SM IC BKN006 RMK NXT FCST BY 070700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUX

6,958 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.5%
MVFR
29.3%
IFR
14.9%
LIFR
5.4%

Hall Beach Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -44°C to 9°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 11.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.2%
NE
4.7%
E
8.4%
SE
9.1%
S
12.4%
SW
5.1%
W
8.4%
NW
34.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -16.5°C
Range: -44°C to 9°C
-44°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 11.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

February March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12T/30T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,958 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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
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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.