Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

CYXE / YXE

Saskatoon, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
11 kt
90°
15 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXE 050400Z 09011KT 15SM OVC012 M15/M18 A3003 RMK SC8 SLP219

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,653 ft
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,853 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,653 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,541 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,662 ft
ISA Deviation: -26.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYXE 042346Z 0500/0524 11012KT P6SM -SN FEW008 OVC015 TEMPO 0500/0509 5SM -SN OVC008 FM050900 10008KT 5SM -SN OVC010 TEMPO 0509/0514 1 1/2SM -SHSN VV006 FM051400 10005KT 3SM -SHSN BKN006 OVC012 PROB30 0514/0518 OVC004 FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT006 BKN012 RMK NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow
09:00Z FM050900
+5h
IFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Snow
09:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Showers Snow
14:00Z FM051400
+10h
IFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Showers Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXE
09 ✈️
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,300 ft 200 ft ASP 101°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
15/33 6,200 ft 150 ft ASP 165°
2.8 kt 10.6 kt
75° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXE

4,930 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.2%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
4.5%

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
10.3%
E
13.4%
SE
11.3%
S
13.9%
SW
12%
W
14.7%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.9°C
Range: -39°C to 30°C
-39°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 12.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,930 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXE
IATA Code: YXE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,653 ft MSL

Location

City: Saskatoon
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.170799°
Longitude: -106.699997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,300 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

Overview

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport serves as a key aviation hub in Saskatchewan, Canada, located at an elevation of 1653 ft MSL. The airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure with two asphalt runways capable of accommodating various aircraft types. Its strategic location at coordinates 52.170799, -106.699997 supports regional and national air transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXE demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 70.7% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots. Temperature ranges from -39°C to 30°C, presenting substantial seasonal challenges, with September through November offering the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 09/27 (8300 ft) and 15/33 (6200 ft), both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of 5.7 knots. The elevation and geographic positioning contribute to occasional visibility restrictions, with 5.1% of observations reporting fog and 5.1% showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant westerly wind pattern, runway 09/27 will typically offer the most consistent wind conditions for approaches. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, particularly during winter months when fog and low visibility can occur. The airport's two runways provide operational flexibility, allowing alternative approach options based on current wind and weather 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

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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.