Taloyoak Airport

CYYH / YYH

Taloyoak, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
7 kt
20°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYH 292200Z 02007KT 15SM FEW044 M14/M18 A3009 RMK SC1 SC TR SLP196

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
FEW 4,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,492 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Taloyoak Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,400 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 7 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -14°C (7°F) with a dewpoint of -18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
-81 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,539 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYYH 292112Z 2921/3006 04010KT P6SM FEW040 RMK NXT FCST BY 300000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYH
15T
33T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15T/33T
Active: 33T
4,020 ft 100 ft GVL 152°
4.5 kt 5.4 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 - CYYH

5,110 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
20.6%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
5.1%

Taloyoak Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -45°C to 8°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.4%
N
15.1%
S
24%
W
7.4%
NE
10.4%
NW
17.7%
SE
9.9%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -22.4°C
Range: -45°C to 8°C
-45°C 8°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15T/33T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,110 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Taloyoak Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYH
IATA Code: YYH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 92 ft MSL

Location

City: Taloyoak
Country: CA
Latitude: 69.546700°
Longitude: -93.576698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15T/33T
Length: 4,020 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Taloyoak Airport

Taloyoak Airport (CYYH/YYH) is located in Taloyoak, CA at an elevation of 92 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15T/33T), with the longest at 4,020 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67% of the time based on 5,110 observations, CYYH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYYH come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 10.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.4%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 15T/33T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -45°C (-49°F) to 8°C (46°F), averaging -22.4°C (-8°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.95 to 30.94 inHg (980-1048 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,110 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.