Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

CYXT / YXT

Terrace, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
06:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
9 kt
350°
20 SM
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
999 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXT 170600Z 35009KT 20SM -SN FEW050 BKN065 BKN200 M02/M07 A2951 RMK SC1SC7CI1 SC TR CI TR -SN INTMT PCPN VRY LGT SLP007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 713 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,713 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,213 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,713 ft AMSL
QNH
999 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (713 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,141 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -728 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXT 170040Z 1701/1713 36015G25KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 1701/1713 3SM -SN BR FEW003 BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 170700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXT
03
21
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,373 ft 150 ft ASP 51°
4.4 kt 7.9 kt
61° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,497 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXT

5,404 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.8%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
18.5%
LIFR
11.1%

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 22% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 17.5% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.4%
NE
5.4%
E
4.5%
SE
9.4%
S
25%
SW
3.8%
W
4%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.5°C
Range: -13°C to 21°C
-13°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 17.5%
Fog Frequency: 22%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,404 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXT
IATA Code: YXT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 713 ft MSL

Location

City: Terrace
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.468498°
Longitude: -128.576009°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,373 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,497 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

Overview

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat serves the regional transportation needs of northwestern British Columbia, situated near the cities of Terrace and Kitimat. The airport provides medium-sized facilities with two substantial asphalt runways capable of accommodating a range of aircraft operations at an elevation of 713 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXT demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 48.7% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 41.4% of observations, and notably high fog occurrence at 19.7%. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 21°C, creating potential icing and performance considerations throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features two perpendicular runways (03/21 and 15/33) with impressive lengths of 5,373 and 7,497 feet respectively. Prevailing winds from the north at an average of 9.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 30 knots provide consistent wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, offering flexible approach options for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility in 15.2% of observations. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, with minimal crosswind factors (average 4.7-5.2 knots). Careful preflight planning and awareness of potential instrument conditions are recommended for safe operations at this regional airport.

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.