Prince George Airport

CYXS / YXS

Prince George, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
15 kt
270° G25 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXS 150100Z AUTO 27015G25KT 9SM FEW081 14/M05 A2977 RMK SLP097 DENSITY ALT 2900FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,267 ft
FEW 8,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,367 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Prince George Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 8,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 13 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 8,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 01:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
932 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,267 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,425 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,849 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXS 150040Z 1501/1513 24012G22KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 1501/1504 5SM -SHRA BR BKN040 FM150400 19008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
04:00Z FM150400
+3h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXS
01
19
06
24 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 3,769 ft 75 ft ASP 31°
7.7 kt 12.9 kt
121° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,628 ft 150 ft ASP 79°
13.0 kt 7.5 kt
30° angle
15/33 11,450 ft 150 ft ASP 170°
2.6 kt 14.8 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXS

11,429 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.5%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
8%
LIFR
8.8%

Prince George Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.8%
NE
3.7%
E
1.8%
SE
5.2%
S
38.9%
SW
4.9%
W
5.7%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.1°C
Range: -34°C to 27°C
-34°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

May April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,429 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prince George Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXS
IATA Code: YXS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,267 ft MSL

Location

City: Prince George
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.884311°
Longitude: -122.666554°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,769 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 5,628 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 11,450 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Prince George Airport

Overview

Prince George Airport serves central British Columbia as a medium-sized airport located at 2267 ft elevation. Situated at coordinates 53.884311, -122.666554, the airport supports regional transportation and connects communities in this northern Canadian region. Its three substantial runways enable diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions with significant seasonal temperature range from -34°C to 27°C. Flight rules statistically break down as VFR (57.4%), MVFR (20.2%), IFR (9.5%), and LIFR (12.9%), indicating predominantly visual flight conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots and calm periods comprising 10.6% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths: Runway 15/33 at 11,450 ft, Runway 06/24 at 5,628 ft, and Runway 01/19 at 3,769 ft. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including fog events (9.1%) and periods where visibility drops below 3 statute miles (5.7% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for operations. All three runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with minimal average crosswind components: Runway 01/19 at 2.4 knots, Runway 15/33 at 3.4 knots, and Runway 06/24 at 6.1 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential wind and visibility variations typical of a northern Canadian airport environment.

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
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.