Prince George Airport

CYXS / YXS

Prince George, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
10 kt
220° G26 kt
9 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYXS 042150Z AUTO 22010G26KT 200V290 9SM -RA SCT041 BKN060 OVC074 07/M03 A2967 RMK SLP074

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,267 ft
SCT 4,100 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,367 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,267 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,667 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
929 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,267 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,515 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,099 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXS 041840Z 0419/0507 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200 TEMPO 0419/0420 5SM BR FM042000 20008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXS
01
19 ✈️
06
24
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,769 ft 75 ft ASP 31°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
06/24 5,628 ft 150 ft ASP 79°
7.8 kt 6.3 kt
141° angle
15/33 11,450 ft 150 ft ASP 170°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXS

8,731 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.7%
MVFR
21%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
11.2%

Prince George Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.5%
NE
3.6%
E
1.8%
SE
4.9%
S
41%
SW
3.7%
W
3.7%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.1°C
Range: -34°C to 27°C
-34°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6%
Fog Frequency: 8.8%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,731 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prince George Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXS
IATA Code: YXS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,267 ft MSL

Location

City: Prince George
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.884311°
Longitude: -122.666554°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,769 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 5,628 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 11,450 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Prince George Airport

Overview

Prince George Airport serves central British Columbia as a medium-sized airport located at 2267 ft elevation. Situated at coordinates 53.884311, -122.666554, the airport supports regional transportation and connects communities in this northern Canadian region. Its three substantial runways enable diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions with significant seasonal temperature range from -34°C to 27°C. Flight rules statistically break down as VFR (57.4%), MVFR (20.2%), IFR (9.5%), and LIFR (12.9%), indicating predominantly visual flight conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots and calm periods comprising 10.6% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths: Runway 15/33 at 11,450 ft, Runway 06/24 at 5,628 ft, and Runway 01/19 at 3,769 ft. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including fog events (9.1%) and periods where visibility drops below 3 statute miles (5.7% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for operations. All three runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with minimal average crosswind components: Runway 01/19 at 2.4 knots, Runway 15/33 at 3.4 knots, and Runway 06/24 at 6.1 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential wind and visibility variations typical of a northern Canadian airport environment.

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.