Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

CYXR / YXR

Earlton, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
5 kt
330°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXR 040400Z AUTO 33005KT 9SM CLR 18/14 A2996 RMK SLP146 DENSITY ALT 1400FT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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 6 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
748 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,300 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYXR 031740Z 0318/0324 29012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN140 TEMPO 0318/0324 P6SM -SHRA BKN050 BKN140 BECMG 0321/0323 32010G20KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXR
08
26
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 63°
0.3 kt 5.0 kt
93° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
3,019 ft 150 ft GVL 149°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXR

14,231 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.6%
MVFR
39.6%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
2.2%

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
11.7%
S
14.4%
W
12.9%
NE
4.3%
NW
22.9%
SE
18.3%
SW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.8°C
Range: -37°C to 30°C
-37°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

May June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 14,231 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXR
IATA Code: YXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 800 ft MSL

Location

City: Earlton
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.697401°
Longitude: -79.847345°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,019 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport

Overview

Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) Airport serves the Timiskaming region in northern Ontario, Canada, located at coordinates 47.697401, -79.847345. Situated at an elevation of 800 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences diverse weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 42.5% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions covering 44.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 27°C, with an average of -3.1°C, presenting significant seasonal variation. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 9.1 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 5,998-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a secondary 3,019-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind velocities of 6.7 knots for 08/26 and 4.8 knots for 16/34. Average visibility is 7.5 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent Visual Flight Rules conditions for pilots. When approaching, expect potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and 2.3% experiencing fog. Pilots should prepare for northwestern wind patterns and be prepared for significant temperature variations throughout the year.

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Official Data Sources

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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.