Clyde River Airport

CYCY / YCY

Clyde River, CA

Last Updated
Apr 30, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
5 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCY 301500Z 33005KT 10SM -SN BKN049 OVC055 M10/M12 A2997 RMK SC6SC2 SLP155

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 87 ft
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,987 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,587 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Clyde River Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 knots. Runway 02T/20T is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4900 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -10°C (14°F) with a dewpoint of -12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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: Light Snow, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow, Mist between 13:00Z and 01:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (87 ft)
Pressure Alt
35 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,944 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYCY 301240Z 3013/0101 31006KT P6SM SCT012 OVC060 TEMPO 3013/0101 3SM -SN BR OVC012 BECMG 3018/3020 36006KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 301900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 360° 6 kt
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCY
02T ✈️
20T

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02T/20T
Active: 02T
3,500 ft 100 ft GVL 18°
3.2 kt 3.8 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 - CYCY

9,985 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.5%
MVFR
29%
IFR
14.5%
LIFR
6%

Clyde River Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 12°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 8.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are April, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
1.8%
E
3.5%
SE
5.8%
S
2.2%
SW
4.8%
W
19%
NW
50.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.4°C
Range: -41°C to 12°C
-41°C 12°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 8.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

April February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02T/20T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,985 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Clyde River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCY
IATA Code: YCY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 87 ft MSL

Location

City: Clyde River
Country: CA
Latitude: 70.486099°
Longitude: -68.516701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02T/20T
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Clyde River Airport

Clyde River Airport (CYCY/YCY) is located in Clyde River, CA at an elevation of 87 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02T/20T), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 50.5% of the time based on 9,985 observations, CYCY requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 20.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYCY come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 11.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 42 knots. Runway 02T/20T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 9.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -41°C (-42°F) to 12°C (54°F), averaging -14.4°C (6°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.73 to 30.85 inHg (973-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,985 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.