Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport

CYPG / YPG

Portage la Prairie, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
16:45Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
12 kt
10°
15 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYPG 041645Z 01012KT 15SM -SN BKN014 OVC019 M12/M15 A3015 RMK SC6SC2 DENSITY ALT -2632FT SLP233

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 885 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,285 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,785 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (885 ft)
Pressure Alt
653 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,375 ft
ISA Deviation: -25.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYPG 041309Z 0413/0501 04010KT P6SM FEW012 OVC025 TEMPO 0413/0501 5SM -SN OVC020 BECMG 0413/0414 04010G20KT RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:48Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPG
02 ✈️
20
09
27
13L
31R
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
3,045 ft 150 ft ASP 19°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
09/27 2,670 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
2.3 kt 11.8 kt
79° angle
13L/31R 3,130 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
6.7 kt 9.9 kt
124° angle
13R/31L 7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 133°
6.5 kt 10.1 kt
123° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPG

1,736 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.4%
MVFR
24%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
2.1%

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 50 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 50 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
3.4%
E
9.6%
SE
15.3%
S
10.7%
SW
7%
W
19.9%
NW
19%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.5°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 12.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,736 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPG
IATA Code: YPG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 885 ft MSL

Location

City: Portage la Prairie
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.903099°
Longitude: -98.273817°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,045 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,670 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 3,130 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport

Overview

Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Manitoba, Canada, serving the Portage la Prairie region. Positioned at an elevation of 885 ft MSL, the airport offers multiple runways with varying lengths, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPG demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 66.4% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from -30°C to 28°C. The airport experiences the most favorable VFR conditions during October, November, and January, with average visibility of 12.3 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with asphalt surfaces: two shorter runways (02/20 and 09/27) and two longer runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L). The longest runway (13R/31L) spans 7000 feet, providing ample length for larger aircraft operations. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 4.7 to 7.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

With multiple runway options, pilots have excellent wind coverage and approach flexibility. Calm conditions occur in 3.1% of observations, while maximum recorded wind speeds reach 50 knots. IFR conditions are relatively infrequent, occurring in only 9.5% of observations, with LIFR conditions extremely rare at 1.9%.

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.