Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

CYXR / YXR

Earlton, CA

Last Updated
Jul 27, 22:34Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
22:34Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
Variable G16 kt
9 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYXR 272234Z AUTO VRB04G16KT 9SM -RA FEW055 OVC110 19/18 A2967 RMK LTNG DIST ALQDS WSHFT AT 2215Z SLP049 DENSITY ALT 1700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 800 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,300 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,800 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 4 knots with gusts to 16 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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 3 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: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST between 21:00Z and 00:00Z.

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. 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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,048 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,720 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYXR 272100Z 2721/2724 24008KT P6SM SCT020 OVC080 TEMPO 2721/2724 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC020CB RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 281200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXR
08
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 63° No wind data
16/34 3,019 ft 150 ft GVL 149° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXR

14,921 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.9%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
2.2%

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.2%
N
11.7%
S
14.6%
W
13.2%
NE
4.2%
NW
22.9%
SE
17.9%
SW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.9°C
Range: -37°C to 32°C
-37°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 14,921 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXR
IATA Code: YXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 800 ft MSL

Location

City: Earlton
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.697401°
Longitude: -79.847345°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,019 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

Overview

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport serves the Timiskaming region in northern Ontario, Canada, located at coordinates 47.697401, -79.847345. Situated at an elevation of 800 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences diverse weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 42.5% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions covering 44.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 27°C, with an average of -3.1°C, presenting significant seasonal variation. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 9.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 5,998-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a secondary 3,019-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind velocities of 6.7 knots for 08/26 and 4.8 knots for 16/34. Average visibility is 7.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions for pilots. When approaching, expect potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.3% experiencing fog. Pilots should prepare for northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for significant temperature variations throughout the year.

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.