Taloyoak Airport

CYYH / YYH

Taloyoak, CA

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -24°C
13 kt
60°
11 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYH 102200Z 06013KT 11SM DRSN FEW015 FEW066 BKN100 BKN220 M20/M24 A2984 RMK SC1AC1AS4CI1 SLP111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 6,600 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,592 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,692 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,092 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,092 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Taloyoak Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 11 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 13 knots. Runway 15T/33T is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 11 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -20°C (-4°F) with a dewpoint of -24°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 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow, Blowing Snow between 18:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 21:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,988 ft
ISA Deviation: -34.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYH 101740Z 1018/1106 04012G22KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 1018/1021 5SM -SN BLSN BKN030 OVC100 BECMG 1019/1021 04010KT FM102100 04010KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1021/1104 BKN030 FM110400 04008KT P6SM FEW030 RMK NXT FCST BY 110000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
04:00Z FM110400
+6h
VFR 40° 8 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°
0.0 kt 13.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYH

4,799 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.4%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
5.4%

Taloyoak Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% 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, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
9.3%
E
6.4%
SE
10.1%
S
23.9%
SW
6.8%
W
7.5%
NW
18.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -22.5°C
Range: -45°C to 8°C
-45°C 8°C

Visibility

Average: 11.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

March December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15T/33T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,799 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 65.4% of the time based on 4,799 observations, CYYH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13% 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 (2.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 15T/33T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -45°C (-49°F) to 8°C (46°F), averaging -22.5°C (-9°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.95 to 30.63 inHg (980-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,799 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.