Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

CYXR / YXR

Earlton, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
8 kt
40°
9 SM
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXR 042000Z AUTO 04008KT 9SM OVC021 M03/M08 A3017 RMK SLP232

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 800 ft
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,900 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
538 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,430 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.4°C

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
Active: 08
5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 63°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
16/34 3,019 ft 150 ft GVL 149°
2.6 kt 7.6 kt
109° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXR

8,783 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.4%
MVFR
44.8%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9%
NE
3%
E
4.6%
SE
20.6%
S
15.5%
SW
6.1%
W
13.2%
NW
24.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.4°C
Range: -37°C to 27°C
-37°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,783 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.