Wabush Airport

CYWK / YWK

Wabush, CA

Last Updated
Mar 7, 04:29Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
04:29Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
13 kt
190°
--
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYWK 070429Z AUTO 19013KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC027 M11/M15 A2992 RMK PRESFR SLP181

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,808 ft
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,508 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
953 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,808 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,816 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -870 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYWK 070140Z 0702/0714 18005KT P6SM BKN050 FM070300 19008KT 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 0703/0706 2SM -SN OVC020 PROB40 0703/0706 1 1/2SM -SN FM070600 19012KT P6SM -SHSN OVC060 TEMPO 0706/0710 4SM -SHSN BKN040 OVC060 FM071000 20015G30KT 1 1/2SM -SN BLSN VV012 PROB40 0710/0714 3/4SM -SN BLSN RMK NXT FCST BY 070800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
06:00Z FM070600
+2h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
06:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
10:00Z FM071000
+6h
IFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow, Blowing Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWK
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 157°
12.8 kt 2.3 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 - CYWK

6,167 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.8%
MVFR
43.5%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
0.9%

Wabush Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
7.7%
E
4.2%
SE
3.6%
S
17.5%
SW
9.5%
W
24%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.8°C
Range: -41°C to 24°C
-41°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,167 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wabush Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYWK
IATA Code: YWK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,808 ft MSL

Location

City: Wabush
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.921902°
Longitude: -66.864403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wabush Airport

Overview

Wabush Airport serves the remote mining community in Labrador, Canada, located at an elevation of 1808 ft MSL. Situated at coordinates 52.921902, -66.864403, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for regional industrial and commercial operations in this northern terrain.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Marginal VFR conditions each representing approximately 45% of observations. Winter temperatures average -7.1°C, ranging dramatically from -41°C to 24°C, presenting significant thermal variability that demands thorough preflight preparation and equipment consideration.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36, measuring 6002 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodates medium-sized aircraft in this challenging northern environment. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots, characterize the airport's wind profile, and calm conditions occur in 6.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind conditions presenting acceptable crosswind components averaging 5 knots. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, though pilots should note that conditions below 3 statute miles occur in 5.4% of observations, with minimal fog presence (0.3%).

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.