Cape Dorset Airport

CYTE / YTE

Kinngait, CA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 11:32 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:32Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
13kt
140° G19kt
6 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.65
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTE 021132Z AUTO 14013G19KT 6SM -SN BKN017 OVC025 M01/M01 A2965 RMK SLP046

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 164ft
BKN 1,700ft AGL
OVC 2,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,864ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,664ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.65 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.49 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (164 ft)
Pressure Alt
434 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,447 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYTE 021010Z 0210/0219 16012KT P6SM SCT006 BKN015 OVC025 TEMPO 0210/0219 2SM -SN BR BKN006 OVC015 PROB30 0212/0216 1/2SM -FZDZ FZFG VV002 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 021300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
12:00Z PROB30
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog, FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTE
13T ✈️
31T

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13T/31T
Active: 13T
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 127°
↑ 12.8kt ↔ 2.3kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cape Dorset Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTE
IATA Code: YTE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 164 ft MSL

Location

City: Kinngait
Country: CA
Latitude: 64.230003°
Longitude: -76.526703°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 13T/31T
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

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About Cape Dorset Airport

Cape Dorset Airport (CYTE/YTE) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kinngait, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 164 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (13T/31T) with GVL surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.