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Weather Briefing
MVFRMeadow Lake Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,600 feet and 8 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 10.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 16 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 12 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 1100 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 100° |
↓ 12.3 kt
•
↔ 10.3 kt
140° angle
|
|
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
|
2,290 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 179° |
↑ 13.9 kt
•
↔ 8.0 kt
30° angle
|
Weather Statistics - CYLJ
3,871 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Meadow Lake Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, January, September.
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Statistics computed from 3,871 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Meadow Lake Airport
Overview
Meadow Lake Airport serves the Meadow Lake region in Canada, situated at an elevation of 1576 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport features two asphalt runways that support various general aviation and regional operations. Located at coordinates 54.125301, -108.523003, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Meadow Lake Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 64.2% of observations. Pilots can expect considerable temperature ranges from -38°C to 28°C, with an average temperature of -4°C. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270°, averaging 8.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 38 knots.
Notable Features
The airport's two runways offer complementary operational capabilities: Runway 09/27 measures 5000 ft in length, while Runway 17/35 provides a shorter 2290 ft option. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components of 4.3 knots for 09/27 and 6.2 knots for 17/35. The geographic location suggests potential for challenging winter flying conditions.
Approach Considerations
Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 12.4 statute miles with only 6.9% of observations showing reduced visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should note the highest probability of favorable VFR conditions during January, September, and October. The consistent westerly winds and low crosswind values make both runways generally accessible with minimal wind-related complications.
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