Swift Current Airport

CYYN / YYN

Swift Current, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
200°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYN 041500Z AUTO 20005KT 9SM FEW240 19/13 A2998 RMK SLP150 DENSITY ALT 3800FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,680 ft
FEW 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,680 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Swift Current Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 24,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 24,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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, 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,680 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,628 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,751 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYN 041140Z 0412/0424 21008KT P6SM FEW100 FM041500 20010KT P6SM SKC RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYN
04
22 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,500 ft 50 ft ASP 49°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
13/31 4,250 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
2.2 kt 4.5 kt
64° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYN

11,884 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.6%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
11%
LIFR
9%

Swift Current Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, July, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.1%
N
8.8%
S
12.8%
W
22.5%
NE
4.3%
NW
19.3%
SE
10%
SW
11.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.2°C
Range: -36°C to 33°C
-36°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September July October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,884 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Swift Current Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYN
IATA Code: YYN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,680 ft MSL

Location

City: Swift Current
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.291901°
Longitude: -107.691002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,250 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Swift Current Airport

Overview

Swift Current Airport serves the regional transportation needs in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. Located at an elevation of 2680 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding agricultural and commercial regions. As a medium-sized airport, it supports various general aviation and regional transportation requirements.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Swift Current Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 62.6% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions during the remaining 37.4% of the time, with Marginal VFR, Instrument Flight Rules, and Low Instrument Flight Rules conditions present. Temperature ranges from -36°C to 30°C, indicating potential for extreme thermal conditions that require careful flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: 04/22 (2500 ft) and 13/31 (4250 ft), providing operational flexibility. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 12.9 knots characterize the local wind environment, with occasional gusts up to 46 knots. The geographic location at coordinates 50.291901, -107.691002 places the airport in a region with relatively open terrain typical of the Saskatchewan prairie landscape.

Approach Considerations

Wind analysis indicates both runways have 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 9.3 knots for runway 04/22 and 7 knots for runway 13/31. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility in 6.1% of observations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months for operations at Swift Current Airport.

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.