Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
6 kt
220°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 050200Z 22006KT 15SM SCT220 02/M00 A3003 RMK CI4 SLP175

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
SCT 22,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,160 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
48 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,474 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYG 042340Z 0500/0512 23010KT P6SM BKN170 FM050100 23010KT P6SM BKN030 BKN180 FM050300 25010KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 0503/0505 4SM -SNRA BR SCT007 BKN012 OVC030 BECMG 0503/0505 01010G20KT FM050500 01010G20KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0505/0509 3SM -SN OVC025 FM050900 02010G20KT P6SM OVC040 TEMPO 0509/0512 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 17,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+1h
VFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light SNRA, Mist
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 10° 10 kt

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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: 21
7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
4.7 kt 3.7 kt
142° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

4,811 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.2%
MVFR
26.1%
IFR
13.7%
LIFR
4.1%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.8% 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 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
5.1%
E
4.1%
SE
6.7%
S
12.2%
SW
16%
W
25.7%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.1°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,811 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

Official Data Sources

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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.