Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
11 kt
360° G21 kt
8 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 071600Z 36011G21KT 8SM -SN BKN014 OVC032 M03/M06 A2953 RMK SC5SC3 SLP005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,560 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,360 ft AMSL
QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
558 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,564 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYYG 071512Z 0715/0724 36008KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN012 OVC030 TEMPO 0715/0716 P6SM -SN OVC030 FM071600 01010G20KT P6SM -SN SCT012 OVC030 TEMPO 0716/0724 5SM -SN BKN012 PROB30 0716/0724 2 1/2SM -SN BKN008 RMK NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:25Z BASE
+0h
IFR 360° 8 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYG
03 ✈️
21
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
2.3 kt 10.8 kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

4,079 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.4%
MVFR
25.4%
IFR
12.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
4.9%
E
4.4%
SE
6.8%
S
12.4%
SW
17.5%
W
27.5%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,079 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlottetown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYG
IATA Code: YYG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 160 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlottetown
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.290001°
Longitude: -63.121101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlottetown Airport

Overview

Charlottetown Airport serves Prince Edward Island's capital city, situated on the eastern coast of Canada. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Maritime region. The airport's elevation of 160 feet MSL and strategic location make it an important regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 59.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 9.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 26°C, which requires careful preflight planning and equipment consideration.

Notable Features

The airport features two similarly sized runways (03/21 and 10/28), both approximately 7,000 feet long and constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components around 6.3 and 6.1 knots respectively. The coastal location likely contributes to the variable weather conditions observed.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With an average visibility of 12.8 statute miles and only 5% of observations showing visibility below 3SM, pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. Fog occurs in approximately 1.5% of observations, so winter and shoulder seasons may require additional weather monitoring.

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.