Kindersley Airport

CYKY / YKY

Kindersley, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:06Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
09:06Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
8 kt
70°
15 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYKY 050906Z 07008KT 15SM -SN OVC009 M13/M15 A2983 RMK SC8 SLP155

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,277 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,177 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
934 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,277 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,375 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -439 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKY
08 ✈️
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,507 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
17/35 2,281 ft 100 ft GRS 179°
2.6 kt 7.6 kt
109° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYKY

4,577 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
5.4%

Kindersley Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.3%
NE
6.3%
E
13%
SE
15.8%
S
15.6%
SW
6.8%
W
13.6%
NW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.5°C
Range: -36°C to 30°C
-36°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 13.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,577 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kindersley Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKY
IATA Code: YKY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,277 ft MSL

Location

City: Kindersley
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.517502°
Longitude: -109.181000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,507 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,281 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kindersley Airport

Overview

Kindersley Airport serves the rural Saskatchewan region, situated at 2277 feet above mean sea level in west-central Canada. Located at coordinates 51.517502, -109.181000, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local Kindersley community and surrounding agricultural areas.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Kindersley Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating 75.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 30°C, with an average of -3.2°C, creating challenging winter flying conditions. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 9.7 knots and maximum gusts of 37 knots characterize the airport's wind environment.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 3507-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a 2281-foot grass runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6.5 and 5.9 knots respectively. Visibility averages 13.6 statute miles, with occasional periods of reduced visibility including fog occurring 5.2% of the time.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility scenarios, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 16.6% of observation periods. The northwest prevailing winds suggest runway 08/26 will typically provide the most comfortable approach and landing conditions.

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.