Wabush Airport

CYWK / YWK

Wabush, CA

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:41Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
10:41Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
0 kt
6 SM
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYWK 141041Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM -SN BKN029 M15/M17 A2976 RMK SLP129

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,808 ft
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,708 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
948 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,808 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,966 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,200 ft
ISA Deviation: -26.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYWK 140740Z 1408/1420 VRB03KT 6SM -SN SCT030 OVC070 TEMPO 1408/1411 1 1/2SM -SN OVC020 BECMG 1409/1411 07008G18KT FM141100 07008G18KT 6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 1411/1415 2 1/2SM -SN OVC020 FM141500 07012KT P6SM -SN SCT015 BKN030 OVC100 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 141400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Snow
11:00Z FM141100
+1h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
15:00Z FM141500
+5h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

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 6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 157°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
157° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYWK

5,418 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.9%
MVFR
44.3%
IFR
8%
LIFR
0.8%

Wabush Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.8%
NE
7.6%
E
4.4%
SE
3.8%
S
17.2%
SW
10.2%
W
23.2%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.9°C
Range: -41°C to 24°C
-41°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,418 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.