Current Weather
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Weather Briefing
VFRRed Lake Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,900 feet and 15 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 20 knots with gusts to 42 knots. The significant gust spread of 22 knots may cause challenging turbulence on approach. Runway 26 is favored with a 20-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 7 knots crosswind). These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 6900 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
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5,001 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 80° |
↑ 19.7 kt
•
↔ 3.5 kt
10° angle
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Weather Statistics - CYRL
5,687 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Red Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.
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Runway Wind Analysis
Statistics computed from 5,687 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Red Lake Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
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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.
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