Pangnirtung Airport

CYXP / YXP

Pangnirtung, CA

Last Updated
Jun 27, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
9 kt
260°
15 SM
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXP 271400Z 26009KT 15SM FEW008 OVC021 08/06 A2977 RMK ST1SC7 SLP083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 75 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
875 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,175 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Pangnirtung Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,100 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 9 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (75 ft)
Pressure Alt
233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -589 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXP
06T
24T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06T/24T
Active: 24T
2,920 ft 100 ft GVL 62°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXP

3,216 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
1.5%

Pangnirtung Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 13°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 13.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
5.3%
E
22.7%
SE
8%
S
3%
SW
12.9%
W
32.9%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -8°C
Range: -36°C to 13°C
-36°C 13°C

Visibility

Average: 13.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

June April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06T/24T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,216 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pangnirtung Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXP
IATA Code: YXP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 75 ft MSL

Location

City: Pangnirtung
Country: CA
Latitude: 66.144878°
Longitude: -65.713606°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06T/24T
Length: 2,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Pangnirtung Airport

Pangnirtung Airport (CYXP/YXP) is located in Pangnirtung, CA at an elevation of 75 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06T/24T), with the longest at 2,920 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,216 weather observations shows CYXP maintains VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYXP come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Runway 06T/24T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 13°C (55°F), averaging -8°C (18°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.66 to 30.69 inHg (971-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,216 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.