Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 041100Z 00000KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC007 M02/M02 A2995 RMK SN4SF4 CIG RAG /S03/ SLP146

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
OVC 700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
860 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
138 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,864 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYG 040540Z 0406/0418 21012KT P6SM SCT020 BKN120 TEMPO 0406/0407 BKN020 BKN120 FM040700 20010KT P6SM -SN SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 0407/0408 1 1/2SM -SN OVC015 FM040800 20006KT 1SM -SN VV010 TEMPO 0408/0412 3SM -SN OVC015 FM041200 24005KT 2SM -SN OVC008 TEMPO 0412/0413 P6SM NSW SCT008 OVC015 FM041300 26010G20KT P6SM BKN015 BECMG 0414/0416 SCT015 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
12:00Z FM041200
+1h
IFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Snow
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
13:00Z FM041300
+2h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYG
03
21
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
9° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
0.0 kt 0.0 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

4,811 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.