Estevan Airport

CYEN / YEN

Estevan, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:02Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
11:02Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
17 kt
100° G23 kt
3 SM
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYEN 041102Z AUTO 10017G23KT 3SM BR OVC002 M08/M08 A2985 RMK ICE INTMT SLP149

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,905 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,105 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
948 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,905 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,973 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -330 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYEN 041140Z 0412/0424 10018G28KT 4SM BR OVC006 TEMPO 0412/0416 1SM BR OVC002 FM041600 08015G25KT P6SM OVC012 TEMPO 0416/0420 3SM BR OVC006 FM042000 08015G25KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0420/0424 OVC008 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 18 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+5h
MVFR 80° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YEN
08 ✈️
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
15/33 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 158°
9.0 kt 14.4 kt
58° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYEN

7,634 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.8%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
9%

Estevan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.5%
NE
2.9%
E
19%
SE
12%
S
6.4%
SW
9.7%
W
13.5%
NW
27.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.5°C
Range: -34°C to 30°C
-34°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,634 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Estevan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYEN
IATA Code: YEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,905 ft MSL

Location

City: Estevan
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.210300°
Longitude: -102.966003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Estevan Airport

Overview

Estevan Airport serves the southeastern Saskatchewan region, located at 49.210300, -102.966003 near the city of Estevan. As a medium airport situated at 1905 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for local and regional transportation needs. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 5000ft runway (08/26) and a secondary 3000ft runway (15/33).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Estevan Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 57.1% of the time. The airport experiences considerable temperature ranges from -33°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of -4.2°C. Predominant winds from the northwest (315°) average 11.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 41 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with Runway 08/26 experiencing an average crosswind of 7.7 knots and Runway 15/33 experiencing 5.7 knots. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 5.4% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 3.3% experiencing fog conditions. The airport's elevation and geographical positioning contribute to its diverse meteorological characteristics.

Approach Considerations

When planning approaches, pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility and temperature-related challenges. The northwest prevailing winds suggest Runway 08/26 may offer more consistent wind alignment. With instrument meteorological conditions occurring in approximately 19.7% of observations (IFR and LIFR combined), pilots should be prepared for potential instrument approach requirements and have appropriate alternates planned.

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.