Pangnirtung Airport

CYXP / YXP

Pangnirtung, CA

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -23°C
4 kt
110°
15 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXP 131100Z 11004KT 030V120 15SM BKN250 M18/M23 A3006 RMK CI6 SNW CVR/HARD PACK SLP186

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 75 ft
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,075 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pangnirtung Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -18°C (-0°F) with a dewpoint of -23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (75 ft)
Pressure Alt
-68 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,010 ft
ISA Deviation: -32.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXP
06T ✈️
24T

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06T/24T
Active: 06T
2,920 ft 100 ft GVL 62°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXP

2,403 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.6%
MVFR
16.6%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
1.5%

Pangnirtung Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 9°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 16.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
5.5%
E
25.5%
SE
10%
S
3.7%
SW
15.3%
W
21.3%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.4°C
Range: -36°C to 9°C
-36°C 9°C

Visibility

Average: 13 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

April January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06T/24T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,403 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pangnirtung Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXP
IATA Code: YXP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 75 ft MSL

Location

City: Pangnirtung
Country: CA
Latitude: 66.144878°
Longitude: -65.713606°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06T/24T
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Pangnirtung Airport

Pangnirtung Airport (CYXP/YXP) is located in Pangnirtung, CA at an elevation of 75 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06T/24T), with the longest at 2,920 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,403 weather observations shows CYXP maintains VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYXP come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06T/24T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, January, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 9°C (48°F), averaging -10.4°C (13°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.66 to 30.4 inHg (971-1030 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,403 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.