Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

CYXR / YXR

Earlton, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:07Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
17:07Z

🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
-21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -27°C
12 kt
300° G17 kt
5 SM
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYXR 071707Z AUTO 30012G17KT 5SM HZ BKN029 M21/M27 A3015 RMK ICE SLP241

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 800 ft
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,700 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
568 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,560 ft
ISA Deviation: -34.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYXR 071326Z 0713/0801 31006KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0713/0723 2 1/2SM -SN BKN020 BECMG 0713/0715 33012G22KT FM072300 34010KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0723/0801 5SM -SN BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
23:00Z FM072300
+6h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXR
08
26
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 63°
6.5 kt 10.1 kt
123° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
3,019 ft 150 ft GVL 149°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXR

7,427 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.1%
MVFR
45%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
3%

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
3%
E
4.9%
SE
19.6%
S
15.4%
SW
6%
W
14.4%
NW
25.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.5°C
Range: -37°C to 27°C
-37°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,427 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXR
IATA Code: YXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 800 ft MSL

Location

City: Earlton
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.697401°
Longitude: -79.847345°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,019 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

Overview

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport serves the Timiskaming region in northern Ontario, Canada, located at coordinates 47.697401, -79.847345. Situated at an elevation of 800 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences diverse weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 42.5% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions covering 44.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 27°C, with an average of -3.1°C, presenting significant seasonal variation. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 9.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 5,998-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a secondary 3,019-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind velocities of 6.7 knots for 08/26 and 4.8 knots for 16/34. Average visibility is 7.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions for pilots. When approaching, expect potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.3% experiencing fog. Pilots should prepare for northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for significant temperature variations throughout the year.

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.