Red Lake Airport

CYRL / YRL

Red Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
13 kt
80°
2 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRL 041800Z 08013KT 2SM -SN DRSN OVC030 M16/M20 A3021 RMK SN4SC4 VIS VRB 1 1/2- 2 1/2 SUN DIMLY VISBL SLP266

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,265 ft
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,265 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,265 ft)
Pressure Alt
973 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,443 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYRL 041619Z 0416/0502 05012KT 4SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0416/0417 1 1/2SM -SN OVC020 FM041700 07012KT 1SM -SN VV015 TEMPO 0417/0420 3/4SM -SN VV010 FM042000 07012KT 2SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0420/0423 4SM -SN OVC030 FM042300 07012KT P6SM -SN BKN030 OVC050 TEMPO 0423/0502 5SM -SN OVC020 BECMG 0500/0502 08008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 042000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
IFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
20:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow
23:00Z FM042300
+4h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRL
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 80°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRL

4,039 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.7%
MVFR
26.9%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
3.2%

Red Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
4.1%
E
8.1%
SE
12.9%
S
13.6%
SW
8.8%
W
18.2%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.1°C
Range: -37°C to 29°C
-37°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 12.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.6%
Fog Frequency: 9.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,039 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Red Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRL
IATA Code: YRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,265 ft MSL

Location

City: Red Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.066898°
Longitude: -93.793098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Red Lake Airport

Overview

Red Lake Airport serves the remote northwestern Ontario region, situated at 51.066898, -93.793098 with an elevation of 1265 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this challenging geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 55% of the time and marginal VFR conditions present 26.5% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -37°C to 29°C, with an average of -3.8°C, creating significant potential for challenging winter flying environments.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 is 5001 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the predominant westerly winds. Winds from the 270-degree sector average 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots and calm conditions occurring 3.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility, with observations showing fog present 11.2% of the time and visibility dropping below 3 statute miles in 6.7% of reports.

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.