Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

CYXR / YXR

Earlton, CA

Last Updated
Apr 21, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
9 kt
110°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXR 212300Z AUTO 11009KT 9SM CLR 06/M01 A2986 RMK SLP127

Weather Briefing

VFR

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 9 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
868 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -20 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXR 211740Z 2118/2124 20015KT P6SM BKN080 BECMG 2121/2123 17008KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 221200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXR
08
26
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 63°
6.1 kt 6.6 kt
47° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
3,019 ft 150 ft GVL 149°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXR

11,680 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.4%
MVFR
43.8%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
2.4%

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
4.2%
E
5.8%
SE
19.3%
S
14%
SW
6.5%
W
11.9%
NW
24%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.9°C
Range: -37°C to 27°C
-37°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,680 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXR
IATA Code: YXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 800 ft MSL

Location

City: Earlton
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.697401°
Longitude: -79.847345°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,019 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

Overview

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport serves the Timiskaming region in northern Ontario, Canada, located at coordinates 47.697401, -79.847345. Situated at an elevation of 800 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences diverse weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 42.5% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions covering 44.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 27°C, with an average of -3.1°C, presenting significant seasonal variation. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 9.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 5,998-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a secondary 3,019-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind velocities of 6.7 knots for 08/26 and 4.8 knots for 16/34. Average visibility is 7.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions for pilots. When approaching, expect potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.3% experiencing fog. Pilots should prepare for northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for significant temperature variations throughout the year.

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

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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.