Peawanuck Airport

CYPO / YPO

Peawanuck, CA

Last Updated
Jun 27, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
170°
9 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPO 270700Z AUTO 17004KT 140V210 9SM BKN120 BKN140 14/08 A3006 RMK SLP178

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 173 ft
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 14,000 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,173 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,173 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Peawanuck Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 9 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (173 ft)
Pressure Alt
31 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -47 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPO
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,520 ft 100 ft Gravel 108°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPO

13,420 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.1%
MVFR
33.4%
IFR
13.9%
LIFR
6.6%

Peawanuck Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.6%
N
15.7%
S
13.8%
W
22%
NE
4.6%
NW
22.7%
SE
4.2%
SW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.3°C
Range: -38°C to 33°C
-38°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March January June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,420 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peawanuck Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPO
IATA Code: YPO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Peawanuck
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.987932°
Longitude: -85.442648°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,520 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: Gravel
ILS: No

About Peawanuck Airport

Peawanuck Airport (CYPO/YPO) is located in Peawanuck, CA at an elevation of 173 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 3,520 feet.

Weather Profile

CYPO is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 46.1% of the time across 13,420 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 20.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYPO come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, January, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -38°C (-36°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging -7.3°C (19°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.96 to 30.84 inHg (981-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,420 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.