Thompson Airport

CYTH / YTH

Thompson, CA

Last Updated
Jun 27, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
15 SM
Visibility
24,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTH 271000Z 00000KT 15SM FEW110 BKN240 09/08 A2995 RMK AC1CI5 AC TR SLP150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 729 ft
FEW 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,729 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,729 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Thompson Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 24,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 24000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (729 ft)
Pressure Alt
707 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 162 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTH 270640Z 2707/2719 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 SCT180 FM271200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM271800 12006KT P6SM FEW080 RMK NXT FCST BY 271300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM271200
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM271800
+8h
VFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTH
06
24
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,800 ft 150 ft ASP 61°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
61° angle
15/33 5,079 ft 100 ft GVL 151°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
151° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTH

8,204 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.3%
MVFR
21.1%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3%

Thompson Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.7%
N
16.4%
S
11.9%
W
14.5%
NE
14.5%
NW
17.6%
SE
2.9%
SW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.2°C
Range: -38°C to 32°C
-38°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 13.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,204 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Thompson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTH
IATA Code: YTH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 729 ft MSL

Location

City: Thompson
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.801102°
Longitude: -97.864197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,079 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Thompson Airport

Overview

Thompson Airport serves the northern Manitoba region, situated at an elevation of 729 ft MSL near Thompson, CA. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports various operational needs in this remote geographical area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Thompson Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 64% of the time. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -38°C to 25°C, creating challenging winter flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly northwestern at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 5800-foot asphalted runway (06/24) and a 5079-foot gravel runway (15/33). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 4-4.8 knots. The airport's geographical location suggests potential for challenging winter and seasonal meteorological transitions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate variable visibility conditions, with an average of 13.4 statute miles but occasional periods where visibility drops below 3 miles. September, December, and January historically present the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions. When planning approaches, consider the prevailing northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for potential low-visibility scenarios.

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
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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.