Nipawin Airport

CYBU

Nipawin, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
17 kt
320°
9 SM
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
984 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBU 150400Z AUTO 32017KT 9SM OVC025 12/08 A2906 RMK SLP848 DENSITY ALT 2200FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,220 ft
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,720 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Nipawin Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 17 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
984 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
943 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,220 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,098 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,031 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBU
03 ✈️
21
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
2,930 ft 75 ft ASPHALT
5.8 kt 16.0 kt
70° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
2,900 ft 115 ft TURF/SNOW
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBU

10,318 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
32.4%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Nipawin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18%
NE
10.2%
E
8.2%
SE
8.3%
S
13.7%
SW
8.8%
W
16.6%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.6°C
Range: -41°C to 30°C
-41°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,318 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nipawin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,220 ft MSL

Location

City: Nipawin
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.332500°
Longitude: -104.008003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,930 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 2,900 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: TURF/SNOW
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nipawin Airport

Overview

Nipawin Airport serves the regional transportation needs in Saskatchewan, Canada, located at 53.332500, -104.008003. As a medium airport situated at 1220 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Nipawin area, supporting both local and transiting aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Nipawin Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 57.2% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 30°C, with an average of -6.2°C, presenting potential challenges for winter and summer operations. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with only 5.4% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 2930-foot asphalt runway (03/21) and a 2900-foot turf/snow runway (12/30). Prevailing winds are westerly at 270° with an average speed of 8.9 knots, occasionally reaching maximum speeds of 34 knots. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 6 and 5.2 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, with the most consistent weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds and be prepared for potential rapid weather changes, particularly during seasonal transitions. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with asphalt and turf/snow surfaces accommodating different aircraft types and surface conditions.

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.