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MVFRLeaf Rapids Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,900 feet and 9 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 7 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1900 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is -3°C (27°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.
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 Snow, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 19:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 21:00Z and 07:00Z.
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 |
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✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
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3,000 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 183° |
↑ 14.1 kt
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↔ 5.1 kt
20° angle
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Leaf Rapids Airport - Airport Information
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About Leaf Rapids Airport
Overview
Leaf Rapids Airport serves the remote community of Leaf Rapids in northern Canada, located at 56.513302, -99.985298. As a medium airport situated at 959 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated region, supporting regional and utility aviation needs.
Flying Conditions
The airport's northern latitude means pilots can expect significant seasonal weather variations, with potential challenging conditions during winter months. At 959 feet elevation, the airport experiences typical Manitoba subarctic climate patterns that can include rapid weather shifts and reduced visibility.
Notable Features
The single runway 18/36 is 3000 feet long with an asphalt surface, offering sufficient length for medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographic positioning in a remote northern landscape suggests potential terrain complexity and limited surrounding infrastructure that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.
Approach Considerations
Runway 18/36's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations, particularly given the open terrain characteristics of the region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability and prepare for potential wind-related approach adjustments when landing at this northern airport.
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