Burwash Airport

CYDB / YDB

Burwash Landing, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
280°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDB 040400Z AUTO 28004KT 240V320 9SM SCT071 SCT110 12/05 A2978 RMK SLP110 DENSITY ALT 3200FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,647 ft
SCT 7,100 ft AGL
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,747 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,647 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Burwash Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,100 ft, scattered at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 Showers Rain, Light Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 05:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 05:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 07:00Z and 12:00Z.

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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
920 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,647 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,805 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,080 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYDB 032340Z 0400/0412 31008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT020 BKN030 TEMPO 0400/0405 P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 OVC030 FM040500 30005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 0405/0407 P6SM -RA OVC030 FM040700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 0407/0412 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 040600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
05:00Z FM040500
+1h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
05:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Rain
07:00Z FM040700
+3h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDB
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,006 ft 100 ft GVL 128°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDB

9,395 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.3%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
4.8%

Burwash Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 16.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
1.8%
S
1.5%
W
20.3%
NE
0.7%
NW
30.4%
SE
21.6%
SW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.8°C
Range: -48°C to 23°C
-48°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,395 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burwash Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDB
IATA Code: YDB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,647 ft MSL

Location

City: Burwash Landing
Country: CA
Latitude: 61.371101°
Longitude: -139.041000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,006 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Burwash Airport

Overview

Burwash Airport serves the Burwash Landing area in Canada, positioned at an elevation of 2,647 feet MSL in a remote Yukon region. As a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this northern geographic context.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 62.2% of the time, with significant variability in weather patterns. Temperature extremes range from -48°C to 17°C, with an average of -14.3°C, indicating challenging winter operational conditions that require careful planning and equipment preparation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 5,006 feet with a gravel (GVL) surface, suitable for medium aircraft operations. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 7.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots, characterize the local wind environment, and calm conditions occur 17.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with a minimal average crosswind of 2.1 knots. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions, presenting optimal periods for flight operations with excellent average visibility of 9.5 statute miles.

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.