Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

CYLS / YLK

Barrie, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 06:00Z

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Currently using: CYQA
Weather Source: Muskoka Airport (CYQA)
Distance: 31nm / 58km from CYLS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
21,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQA 040600Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM BKN210 OVC230 19/19 A2993 RMK SLP135 DENSITY ALT 1600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 972 ft
BKN 21,000 ft AGL
OVC 23,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,972 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,972 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 23,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 21000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (972 ft)
Pressure Alt
950 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,663 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLS
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 6,001 ft 148 ft ASP 89°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
89° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLS
IATA Code: YLK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 972 ft MSL

Location

City: Barrie
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.485056°
Longitude: -79.554663°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

Overview

Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS) is a medium-sized airport located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Positioned at 44.485056, -79.554663, the airport serves the Lake Simcoe region with a substantial 6,001-foot asphalt runway. Its elevation of 972 feet above mean sea level provides pilots with a moderate terrain environment for operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's mid-latitude location suggests variable weather conditions typical of central Ontario. Pilots should anticipate seasonal temperature and wind variations that can significantly impact flight operations. The airport's elevation and geographic position near Lake Simcoe can create localized meteorological phenomena that require careful pre-flight weather assessment.

Notable Features

The single runway (10/28) provides a long, 6,001-foot asphalt surface suitable for a range of aircraft types. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing regional wind patterns. The airport's regional location near Lake Simcoe offers strategic positioning for transportation and potential geographic navigation references.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's substantial length allows flexibility for various aircraft approach strategies. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning considering the airport's elevation and potential wind conditions. Standard instrument approach procedures and visual flight rules will be influenced by the airport's geographic characteristics and surrounding terrain.

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
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.