Pond Inlet Airport

CYIO / YIO

Pond Inlet, CA

Last Updated
Jun 27, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
19:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5 kt
280°
40 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYIO 271900Z 28005KT 40SM FEW046 BKN120 BKN250 10/02 A2981 RMK SC1AC4CC1 SLP102

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 181 ft
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,781 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,181 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,181 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pond Inlet Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 40 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 40 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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 Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 23:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, FCST, FCST between 03:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (181 ft)
Pressure Alt
309 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -248 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYIO 271840Z 2719/2807 25005KT P6SM SCT080 BECMG 2720/2722 20005KT FM272300 20005KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 2723/2803 SCT030 FM280300 20005KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 2803/2807 P6SM -RA BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 280100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 200° 5 kt
23:00Z FM272300
+4h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YIO
02T
20T ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02T/20T
Active: 20T
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 23°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYIO

11,021 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.1%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
6%
LIFR
6.6%

Pond Inlet Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 13°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
1.1%
S
42.9%
W
9.2%
NE
8.2%
NW
1.3%
SE
11%
SW
15.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -16.8°C
Range: -42°C to 13°C
-42°C 13°C

Visibility

Average: 10.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

March April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02T/20T
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,021 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pond Inlet Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYIO
IATA Code: YIO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 181 ft MSL

Location

City: Pond Inlet
Country: CA
Latitude: 72.689494°
Longitude: -77.968941°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02T/20T
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Pond Inlet Airport

Pond Inlet Airport (CYIO/YIO) is located in Pond Inlet, CA at an elevation of 181 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02T/20T), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.1% of the time based on 11,021 observations, CYIO requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYIO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 40 knots. Runway 02T/20T offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -42°C (-44°F) to 13°C (55°F), averaging -16.8°C (2°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.86 to 30.86 inHg (977-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,021 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.