Swift Current Airport

CYYN / YYN

Swift Current, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
04:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
13 kt
110° G18 kt
5 SM
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYYN 050430Z AUTO 11013G18KT 5SM -FZUP BR FEW006 BKN022 OVC029 M06/M07 A2978 RMK ICE SLP128

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,680 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
OVC 2,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,280 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,880 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,580 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
919 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,680 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,838 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 961 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYYN 050336Z 0503/0512 12012KT 6SM -FZRA SCT005 OVC030 TEMPO 0503/0509 1SM -SN BR OVC005 FM050900 13010KT 1/2SM SN OVC004 TEMPO 0509/0512 3SM -SN BR OVC008 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Freezing Rain
09:00Z FM050900
+5h
LIFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Snow
09:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Snow, Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYN
04
22
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,500 ft 50 ft ASP 49°
6.3 kt 11.4 kt
61° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,250 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYN

6,470 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.1%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
10%

Swift Current Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
2.7%
E
7.7%
SE
10.2%
S
14.8%
SW
14.3%
W
23.7%
NW
18.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.2°C
Range: -36°C to 30°C
-36°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,470 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Swift Current Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYN
IATA Code: YYN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,680 ft MSL

Location

City: Swift Current
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.291901°
Longitude: -107.691002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,250 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Swift Current Airport

Overview

Swift Current Airport serves the regional transportation needs in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. Located at an elevation of 2680 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding agricultural and commercial regions. As a medium-sized airport, it supports various general aviation and regional transportation requirements.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Swift Current Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 62.6% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions during the remaining 37.4% of the time, with Marginal VFR, Instrument Flight Rules, and Low Instrument Flight Rules conditions present. Temperature ranges from -36°C to 30°C, indicating potential for extreme thermal conditions that require careful flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: 04/22 (2500 ft) and 13/31 (4250 ft), providing operational flexibility. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 12.9 knots characterize the local wind environment, with occasional gusts up to 46 knots. The geographic location at coordinates 50.291901, -107.691002 places the airport in a region with relatively open terrain typical of the Saskatchewan prairie landscape.

Approach Considerations

Wind analysis indicates both runways have 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 9.3 knots for runway 04/22 and 7 knots for runway 13/31. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility in 6.1% of observations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months for operations at Swift Current Airport.

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.