Dauphin Barker Airport

CYDN / YDN

Dauphin, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 04:18Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
04:18Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
17 kt
250° G29 kt
9 SM
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
985 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYDN 150418Z AUTO 25017G29KT 9SM FEW023 BKN032 BKN042 OVC060 13/10 A2908 RMK SLP853 DENSITY ALT 2000FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 999 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,299 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,199 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,199 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,999 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dauphin Barker Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 17 knots with gusts to 29 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 5 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 3200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Haze, Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 25 knots during the period. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Haze between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
985 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (999 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,847 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,847 ft
ISA Deviation: 0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYDN 142340Z 1500/1512 24025G40KT P6SM BKN060 BKN080 TEMPO 1500/1506 2SM -SHRA HZ OVC030 FM150600 24025G40KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040 TEMPO 1506/1512 2SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 25 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
06:00Z FM150600
+2h
VFR 240° 25 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDN
02
20
08
26 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 2,000 ft 60 ft GVL 29°
12.8 kt 11.2 kt
139° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
2,700 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 150°
3.0 kt 16.7 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDN

9,313 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.4%
MVFR
32.7%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
2.1%

Dauphin Barker Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.8%
NE
12.1%
E
10.1%
SE
7.8%
S
3.2%
SW
6%
W
30%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.4°C
Range: -37°C to 29°C
-37°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

May October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,313 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dauphin Barker Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDN
IATA Code: YDN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 999 ft MSL

Location

City: Dauphin
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.100800°
Longitude: -100.052002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dauphin Barker Airport

Overview

Dauphin Barker Airport serves the Dauphin area in Manitoba, Canada, as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at an elevation of 999 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for local and transiting aircraft. Its three runways offer versatile operational capabilities for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences diverse weather conditions throughout the year, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 55.2% of observations. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -32°C to 29°C, with an average of -4.5°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.4 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: Runway 02/20 is gravel (GVL), while Runways 08/26 and 14/32 are asphalt (ASP). Runway lengths vary from 2000 feet to 5000 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. The airport maintains consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways, with 100% wind compatibility and moderate crosswind averages between 5.4 and 6.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the best VFR months are September, October, and November, offering more stable flying conditions. Visibility averages 7.8 statute miles, with only 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. While fog is relatively rare at 1.3% of observations, pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during certain periods.

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

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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.