Edson Airport

CYET / YET

Edson, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
4 kt
290°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYET 050500Z AUTO 29004KT 9SM CLR M12/M15 A2971 RMK SLP130
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
905 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,043 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,261 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 751 ft
ISA Deviation: -20.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YET
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
6,000 ft 100 ft ASP 91°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYET

5,940 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
2.3%

Edson Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
18.8%
E
10.3%
SE
0.8%
S
2%
SW
7.1%
W
28.7%
NW
16%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.8°C
Range: -36°C to 25°C
-36°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,940 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Edson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYET
IATA Code: YET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,043 ft MSL

Location

City: Edson
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.578899°
Longitude: -116.464996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Edson Airport

Overview

Edson Airport serves the community of Edson, Alberta, situated at an elevation of 3,043 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport located at coordinates 53.578899, -116.464996, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations in west-central Alberta.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Edson Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 71.7% of observations. Temperatures range dramatically from -32°C to 25°C, with an average of -5°C, requiring pilots to prepare for substantial temperature fluctuations. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 5.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (07/25) measuring 6,000 feet with an asphalt surface. The geographic location suggests potential for challenging terrain and rapidly changing meteorological conditions typical of western Canadian landscapes. Pilots should note that calm wind conditions occur in 10.9% of observations, requiring careful wind assessment during preflight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers favorable wind conditions, with a 100% compatible wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 3 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, with optimal visual flying conditions. Visibility averages 8.2 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods, with 2.1% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles.

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.