Red Lake Airport

CYRL / YRL

Red Lake, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
120°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRL 042200Z 12010KT 15SM SCT095 SCT240 26/16 A3004 RMK AC4CI1 CI TR SLP175 DENSITY ALT 2700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,265 ft
SCT 9,500 ft AGL
SCT 24,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,765 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,265 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Red Lake Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,500 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 9,500 ft, scattered at 24,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 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, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 02:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,265 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,153 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,777 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYRL 041941Z 0420/0502 13008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 BKN110 FM042100 13008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 TEMPO 0421/0502 P6SM -SHRA OVC040 PROB30 0422/0502 2SM TSRA BR BKN030 BKN050CB RMK NXT FCST BY 051100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 11,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRL
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 80°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRL

6,914 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.2%
MVFR
23.1%
IFR
14%
LIFR
2.7%

Red Lake Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.8%
N
12.7%
S
11.5%
W
16.5%
NE
5.3%
NW
17.4%
SE
13.4%
SW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.6°C
Range: -37°C to 32°C
-37°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 12.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 8.1%

Best Months for VFR

June September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,914 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Red Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRL
IATA Code: YRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,265 ft MSL

Location

City: Red Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.066898°
Longitude: -93.793098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Red Lake Airport

Overview

Red Lake Airport serves the remote northwestern Ontario region, situated at 51.066898, -93.793098 with an elevation of 1265 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this challenging geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 55% of the time and marginal VFR conditions present 26.5% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -37°C to 29°C, with an average of -3.8°C, creating significant potential for challenging winter flying environments.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 is 5001 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to accommodate the predominant westerly winds. Winds from the 270-degree sector average 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots and calm conditions occurring 3.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility, with observations showing fog present 11.2% of the time and visibility dropping below 3 statute miles in 6.7% of reports.

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.