Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
15 kt
160°
15 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 141300Z 16015KT 15SM SCT059 OVC120 11/06 A3013 RMK SC3AC5 SLP205

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
SCT 5,900 ft AGL
OVC 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,060 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,160 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Charlottetown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 12,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 15 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with FCST between 16:00Z and 00:00Z.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
-43 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -485 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYG 141140Z 1412/1424 17010KT P6SM FEW020 BKN070 OVC120 BECMG 1412/1414 15012G22KT FM141600 15012G22KT P6SM SCT040 SCT180 TEMPO 1416/1424 BKN040 RMK NXT FCST BY 141800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
16:00Z FM141600
+3h
VFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYG
03
21 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
2.1 kt 14.9 kt
82° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

6,853 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
5.9%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
15.4%
S
15%
W
20.9%
NE
5.4%
NW
12.1%
SE
9.6%
SW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,853 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlottetown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYG
IATA Code: YYG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 160 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlottetown
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.290001°
Longitude: -63.121101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlottetown Airport

Overview

Charlottetown Airport serves Prince Edward Island's capital city, situated on the eastern coast of Canada. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Maritime region. The airport's elevation of 160 feet MSL and strategic location make it an important regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 59.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 9.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 26°C, which requires careful preflight planning and equipment consideration.

Notable Features

The airport features two similarly sized runways (03/21 and 10/28), both approximately 7,000 feet long and constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components around 6.3 and 6.1 knots respectively. The coastal location likely contributes to the variable weather conditions observed.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With an average visibility of 12.8 statute miles and only 5% of observations showing visibility below 3SM, pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. Fog occurs in approximately 1.5% of observations, so winter and shoulder seasons may require additional weather monitoring.

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
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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.