Leaf Rapids Airport

CYLR / YLR

Leaf Rapids, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 07:00Z

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Currently using: CYYL
Weather Source: Lynn Lake Airport (CYYL)
Distance: 42nm / 77km from CYLR

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
15 kt
60° G21 kt
9 SM
Visibility
9,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYL 230700Z AUTO 06015G21KT 9SM FEW071 BKN096 M05/M09 A2991 RMK SLP154

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 959 ft
FEW 7,100 ft AGL
BKN 9,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,059 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,559 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Leaf Rapids Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component (gusting to 18 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 9600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -5°C (23°F) with a dewpoint of -9°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 10:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Light Snow between 11:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 13:00Z and 15:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (959 ft)
Pressure Alt
967 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,203 ft
ISA Deviation: -18.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYL 230641Z 2307/2319 08014G24KT P6SM BKN050 OVC090 FM231000 08018G28KT P6SM -SN SCT020 OVC070 TEMPO 2310/2313 5SM -SN BKN020 OVC070 PROB40 2311/2313 1 1/2SM -SN FM231300 07018G28KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC012 TEMPO 2313/2315 3/4SM -SN VV008 FM231500 07020G35KT 1/2SM SN BLSN VV005 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 231300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
10:00Z FM231000
+3h
VFR 80° 18 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Snow
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
11:00Z PROB40
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLR
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 183°
7.5 kt 13.0 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Leaf Rapids Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLR
IATA Code: YLR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 959 ft MSL

Location

City: Leaf Rapids
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.513302°
Longitude: -99.985298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Leaf Rapids Airport

Overview

Leaf Rapids Airport serves the remote community of Leaf Rapids in northern Canada, located at 56.513302, -99.985298. As a medium airport situated at 959 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated region, supporting regional and utility aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's northern latitude means pilots can expect significant seasonal weather variations, with potential challenging conditions during winter months. At 959 feet elevation, the airport experiences typical Manitoba subarctic climate patterns that can include rapid weather shifts and reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36 is 3000 feet long with an asphalt surface, offering sufficient length for medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographic positioning in a remote northern landscape suggests potential terrain complexity and limited surrounding infrastructure that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations, particularly given the open terrain characteristics of the region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability and prepare for potential wind-related approach adjustments when landing at this northern 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

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.