La Ronge Airport

CYVC / YVC

La Ronge, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
16:00Z

🌇 Dusk
LIFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
4 kt
90°
3 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVC 071600Z 09004KT 3SM -SN OVC004 M12/M13 A2986 RMK SC8 SLP146

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,242 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,642 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,242 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,310 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,632 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYVC 071240Z 0713/0801 10006KT 6SM BR OVC008 TEMPO 0713/0716 3SM -SN BR OVC003 PROB30 0713/0716 1SM BR OVC002 FM071600 15006KT 5SM -SN BR OVC006 TEMPO 0716/0720 P6SM NSW SCT006 OVC012 FM072000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC006 TEMPO 0720/0801 SCT006 OVC010 RMK NXT FCST BY 071900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:08Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
20:00Z FM072000
+3h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVC
11 ✈️
29
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,396 ft 50 ft GVL 112°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 189°
0.6 kt 4.0 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYVC

3,870 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.1%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
0.8%

La Ronge Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 4.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
7.6%
E
10.3%
SE
10.7%
S
12.3%
SW
9.3%
W
27.2%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.6°C
Range: -39°C to 30°C
-39°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 12.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,870 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Ronge Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVC
IATA Code: YVC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,242 ft MSL

Location

City: La Ronge
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.151402°
Longitude: -105.262001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,396 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Ronge Airport

Overview

La Ronge Airport serves the northern Saskatchewan region as a medium-sized airport located at 55.151402, -105.262001, with an elevation of 1242 ft MSL. The airport supports regional transportation needs in a remote Canadian location, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding community.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at La Ronge Airport demonstrate significant seasonal variability, with temperatures ranging from -35°C to 30°C. Flight rules are predominantly VFR (68.5%), with MVFR conditions present 23.3% of the time, indicating generally favorable flying conditions. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.2 knots and excellent average visibility of 13 statute miles further support consistent flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: runway 11/29 with a gravel surface measuring 2,396 ft, and runway 18/36 with an asphalt surface extending 5,000 ft. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components of 4.1 knots and 6 knots respectively, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September through November represent the best VFR months, with historically stable weather conditions. Wind patterns predominantly from the west (270°) suggest predictable approach scenarios, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 33 knots and only 3.6% calm periods. The robust runway configuration allows for adaptable approach strategies based on current wind 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.