Estevan Airport

CYEN / YEN

Estevan, CA

Last Updated
Apr 30, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
7 kt
330°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYEN 300800Z AUTO 33007KT 9SM SCT066 SCT090 M00/M03 A3015 RMK SLP236

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,905 ft
SCT 6,600 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,505 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,905 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Estevan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,600 ft, scattered at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 0°C (32°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,905 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,673 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 330 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YEN
08
26
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
120° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 158°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYEN

9,942 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.1%
MVFR
24.3%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
8.1%

Estevan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
3.7%
E
19.8%
SE
11.7%
S
6.1%
SW
8.9%
W
14.4%
NW
25.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.6°C
Range: -34°C to 30°C
-34°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,942 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Estevan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYEN
IATA Code: YEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,905 ft MSL

Location

City: Estevan
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.210300°
Longitude: -102.966003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Estevan Airport

Overview

Estevan Airport serves the southeastern Saskatchewan region, located at 49.210300, -102.966003 near the city of Estevan. As a medium airport situated at 1905 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for local and regional transportation needs. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 5000ft runway (08/26) and a secondary 3000ft runway (15/33).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Estevan Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 57.1% of the time. The airport experiences considerable temperature ranges from -33°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of -4.2°C. Predominant winds from the northwest (315°) average 11.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 41 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with Runway 08/26 experiencing an average crosswind of 7.7 knots and Runway 15/33 experiencing 5.7 knots. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 5.4% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 3.3% experiencing fog conditions. The airport's elevation and geographical positioning contribute to its diverse meteorological characteristics.

Approach Considerations

When planning approaches, pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility and temperature-related challenges. The northwest prevailing winds suggest Runway 08/26 may offer more consistent wind alignment. With instrument meteorological conditions occurring in approximately 19.7% of observations (IFR and LIFR combined), pilots should be prepared for potential instrument approach requirements and have appropriate alternates planned.

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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.