Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
4 kt
210°
15 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 231000Z 21004KT 15SM BKN019 01/M01 A2991 RMK SC7 SLP133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,060 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Charlottetown Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,900 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 1900 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 16:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
168 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,474 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYG 230540Z 2306/2318 12005KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050 TEMPO 2306/2316 BKN020 OVC050 BECMG 2310/2312 23007KT FM231600 25005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 BECMG 2316/2318 02005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 231200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
16:00Z FM231600
+6h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 20° 5 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYG
03
21 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
2.7 kt 3.0 kt
132° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

6,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
24%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
5.5%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
5.3%
E
5.3%
SE
8.7%
S
14.4%
SW
15.2%
W
21.9%
NW
12.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlottetown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYG
IATA Code: YYG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 160 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlottetown
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.290001°
Longitude: -63.121101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlottetown Airport

Overview

Charlottetown Airport serves Prince Edward Island's capital city, situated on the eastern coast of Canada. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Maritime region. The airport's elevation of 160 feet MSL and strategic location make it an important regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 59.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 9.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 26°C, which requires careful preflight planning and equipment consideration.

Notable Features

The airport features two similarly sized runways (03/21 and 10/28), both approximately 7,000 feet long and constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components around 6.3 and 6.1 knots respectively. The coastal location likely contributes to the variable weather conditions observed.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With an average visibility of 12.8 statute miles and only 5% of observations showing visibility below 3SM, pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. Fog occurs in approximately 1.5% of observations, so winter and shoulder seasons may require additional weather monitoring.

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.