Lansdowne House Airport

CYLH / YLH

Lansdowne House, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
6 kt
30°
9 SM
Visibility
3,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLH 292100Z AUTO 03006KT 330V070 9SM OVC037 01/M06 A3000 RMK SLP177

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 834 ft
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,534 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lansdowne House Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,700 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 6 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 3700 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (834 ft)
Pressure Alt
752 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -728 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLH
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,500 ft 100 ft GRVL
3.9 kt 4.6 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 - CYLH

10,641 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.3%
MVFR
38.1%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
1.3%

Lansdowne House Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
8.6%
E
9.9%
SE
4%
S
10.1%
SW
10.9%
W
26.8%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.1°C
Range: -38°C to 29°C
-38°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,641 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lansdowne House Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLH
IATA Code: YLH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 834 ft MSL

Location

City: Lansdowne House
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.195599°
Longitude: -87.934196°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

About Lansdowne House Airport

Lansdowne House Airport (CYLH/YLH) is located in Lansdowne House, CA at an elevation of 834 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 51.3% of the time based on 10,641 observations, CYLH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYLH come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Runway 08/26 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, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -38°C (-36°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging -8.1°C (17°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.88 to 30.78 inHg (978-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,641 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.