Nain Airport

CYDP / YDP

Nain, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
2 kt
Variable
15 SM
Visibility
21,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDP 291000Z VRB02KT 15SM FEW130 BKN210 06/00 A2976 RMK AC2CI5 SLP079

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
BKN 21,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,022 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,022 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nain Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 21,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 21000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
180 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -895 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYDP 290940Z 2910/2922 VRB03KT P6SM FEW130 BKN210 BECMG 2911/2913 22009KT FM291900 21010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 RMK NXT FCST BY 291400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 21,000 ft
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 220° 9 kt
19:00Z FM291900
+9h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDP
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 2,000 ft 75 ft GRAVEL 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 - CYDP

4,030 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
2.6%

Nain Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 13.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 52 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 13.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 52 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.5%
N
6%
S
6.6%
W
33.2%
NE
3.8%
NW
25.1%
SE
5.3%
SW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.1°C
Range: -27°C to 23°C
-27°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 13.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,030 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nain Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDP
IATA Code: YDP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Nain
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.550778°
Longitude: -61.682224°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

About Nain Airport

Nain Airport (CYDP/YDP) is located in Nain, CA at an elevation of 22 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 2,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 4,030 weather observations shows CYDP maintains VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYDP come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 13.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 52 knots. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 9.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging -6.1°C (21°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.2 to 30.45 inHg (955-1031 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,030 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.