Charlottetown Airport

CYYG / YYG

Charlottetown, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
9 kt
80°
15 SM
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYG 150300Z 08009KT 15SM FEW020 OVC180 11/07 A2997 RMK SC2AC6 SLP150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,160 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,160 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Charlottetown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 18,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 9 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 18000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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 12 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 Rain, Mist, Light Rain, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, Mist between 04:00Z and 07:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
108 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -334 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYG 142341Z 1500/1512 14012G22KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 BKN200 TEMPO 1500/1504 BKN030 OVC060 FM150400 07010G20KT P6SM SCT012 OVC025 TEMPO 1504/1507 6SM -RA BR BKN012 OVC025 FM150700 08012G22KT 3SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC025 RMK NXT FCST BY 150600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
04:00Z FM150400
+1h
MVFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Rain, Mist
07:00Z FM150700
+4h
IFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Rain, Mist, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYG
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,002 ft 150 ft ASP
2.9 kt 8.5 kt
71° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYG

6,905 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.9%
MVFR
23.1%
IFR
14.1%
LIFR
5.9%

Charlottetown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
5.4%
E
5.4%
SE
9.5%
S
15%
SW
14.7%
W
21%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,905 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlottetown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYG
IATA Code: YYG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 160 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlottetown
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.290001°
Longitude: -63.121101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlottetown Airport

Overview

Charlottetown Airport serves Prince Edward Island's capital city, situated on the eastern coast of Canada. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Maritime region. The airport's elevation of 160 feet MSL and strategic location make it an important regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 59.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 9.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 26°C, which requires careful preflight planning and equipment consideration.

Notable Features

The airport features two similarly sized runways (03/21 and 10/28), both approximately 7,000 feet long and constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components around 6.3 and 6.1 knots respectively. The coastal location likely contributes to the variable weather conditions observed.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. With an average visibility of 12.8 statute miles and only 5% of observations showing visibility below 3SM, pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. Fog occurs in approximately 1.5% of observations, so winter and shoulder seasons may require additional weather monitoring.

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.