Hall Beach Airport

CYUX / YUX

Sanirajak, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
7 kt
310°
6 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYUX 292300Z 31007KT 6SM -SN OVC040 M09/M11 A2997 RMK SC8 SLP152

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,030 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hall Beach Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,000 feet and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -9°C (16°F) with a dewpoint of -11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 10 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, Light Snow, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 21:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow, FCST between 02:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
-23 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,896 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYUX 292111Z 2921/3007 30008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 2921/3002 5SM -SN BKN030 FM300200 30008KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 TEMPO 3002/3007 3SM -SN OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 300100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
02:00Z FM300200
+3h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
02:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, 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°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - CYUX

9,139 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.3%
MVFR
30%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
4.4%

Hall Beach Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 13.3 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% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 13.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
18%
NE
4.6%
E
9.1%
SE
8.9%
S
10.2%
SW
4.5%
W
7.8%
NW
36.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -19.3°C
Range: -44°C to 9°C
-44°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 11%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

February April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12T/30T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,139 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.