Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

CYXT / YXT

Terrace, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
03:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
12 kt
240° G19 kt
20 SM
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXT 050300Z 24012G19KT 190V270 20SM FEW005 FEW025 SCT050 BKN160 04/M00 A2985 RMK SF1SC2SC2AC2 SF TR SLP118

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 713 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,213 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,213 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,713 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,713 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (713 ft)
Pressure Alt
781 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -368 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXT 050040Z 0501/0513 20010KT P6SM SCT010 BKN030 OVC060 TEMPO 0501/0502 4SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC030 FM050400 20010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 TEMPO 0507/0513 3SM -RASN BR BKN020 BKN050 RMK NXT FCST BY 050700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
04:00Z FM050400
+1h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
07:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light RASN, Mist, FCST

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
Active: 21
 5,373 ft 150 ft ASP 51°
↑ 10.4 kt • ↔ 6.0 kt
30° angle
15/33 7,497 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
↑ 4.3 kt • ↔ 11.2 kt
69° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXT

5,864 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.3%
MVFR
24%
IFR
18.2%
LIFR
10.4%

Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 20.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 16.3% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.6%
NE
5.8%
E
4.2%
SE
8.9%
S
25.3%
SW
4.3%
W
4%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -14°C to 21°C
-14°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 16.3%
Fog Frequency: 20.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,864 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
240°@12kt
Density Alt
713ft, 4°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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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.

Learn More

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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.