Current Weather
Raw METAR
Clouds - Visual Profile
Weather Briefing
VFRNorman Wells Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 13 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, few at 10,000 ft, few at 16,000 ft, scattered at 20,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 9°C (48°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. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
|
5,998 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 117° |
↑ 12.8 kt
•
↔ 2.3 kt
10° angle
|
Weather Statistics - CYVQ
6,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Norman Wells Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -47°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, January.
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Statistics computed from 6,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Norman Wells Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
Location
Runway Information
Flight Planning Tools
About Norman Wells Airport
Overview
Norman Wells Airport serves the remote community of Norman Wells in Canada's Northwest Territories, located above the Arctic Circle. As a medium-sized airport situated at 238 ft MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for a region characterized by challenging northern conditions and limited ground access.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, ranging from -47°C to 21°C, with an average temperature of -13°C. Flight rules are predominantly VFR (65.6%), with MVFR conditions occurring 22.1% of the time, indicating generally stable but sometimes challenging flying environments that require careful pre-flight planning.
Notable Features
Located at coordinates 65.281601, -126.797997, Norman Wells Airport is positioned in a subarctic landscape with a single 5,998 ft asphalt runway (10/28). The prevailing westerly winds at an average of 6.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, characterize the local wind patterns, and calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time.
Approach Considerations
Runway 10/28 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with a 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 1.4 knots. Pilots should anticipate good visibility averaging 19.8 statute miles, though occasional reduced visibility and fog can occur, with below 3 SM conditions present in 2.2% of observations.
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