Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
Jul 27, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
50°
15 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 271700Z 05008KT 360V060 15SM FEW030 BKN220 23/16 A2981 RMK SC1CC4 SLP097 DENSITY ALT 1300FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,160 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,160 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Charlottetown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 8 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
288 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,286 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYG 271740Z 2718/2806 05008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT220 TEMPO 2718/2722 BKN030 FM272200 10007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT140 BECMG 2722/2724 FEW025 BKN140 RMK NXT FCST BY 280000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z FM272200
+4h
VFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
FCST

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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
6.0 kt 5.2 kt
41° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

8,881 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.2%
MVFR
20.7%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
5.9%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, July, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
16.4%
S
15.9%
W
18.3%
NE
5.3%
NW
12%
SE
10.3%
SW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -21°C to 30°C
-21°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 12.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

September July October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,881 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

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.