Is CYCA VFR or IFR right now?

CYCA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at CYCA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 180° at 4 kt, runway 26 gives a 1 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Cartwright Airport have?

Cartwright Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft (762 m). Field elevation is 40 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at CYCA?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 09:55 UTC and sunset at 21:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:52 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Cartwright Airport

General Aviation Airport · Cartwright, NL, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Cartwright Airport. It's 46°F (feels like 44°F) with 61% humidity. Winds from 180° at 4 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOCYCAIATAYRF

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-4--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation40ft12 m

Longest runway2,500ft762 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates53.68, -57.0453°40'57.0"N 57°02'32.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago

46°F8°C · Dew 34°FFeels like 44°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

180° @ 4 kt

Visibility9 sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity61%
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Pressure1021.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYCA 042200Z AUTO 18004KT 9SM CLR 08/01 A3015 RMK SLP212

Decoded — plain language

Wind180° @ 4 kt

Visibility9 sm

Temperature46°F / 8°C

Dew point34°F · 61% RH

Altimeter30.15 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Cartwright Arpt, NL, CA·25 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 20:00Z – Mon 08:00Z

InitialSun 20:00Zuntil Sun 22:00Z
VFRWind260° @ 12 G22 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 6,000′
FromSun 22:00Zuntil Mon 02:00Z
VFRWind250° @ 12 G22 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 6,000′
Now
FromMon 02:00Zuntil Mon 05:00Z
VFRWind220° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 6,000′, Broken 15,000′
FromMon 05:00Zuntil Mon 08:00Z
VFRWind210° @ 12 G22 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 6,000′, Broken 12,000′, Overcast 15,000′

RAW

TAF CYCA 041940Z 0420/0508 26012G22KT P6SM FEW060
  FM042200 25012G22KT P6SM FEW060
  FM050200 22010G20KT P6SM BKN060 BKN150
  FM050500 21012G22KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 OVC150 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 19:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind4 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Cartwright Airport (CYCA) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Cartwright Airport. It's 46°F (feels like 44°F) with 61% humidity. Winds from 180° at 4 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is CYCA VFR or IFR right now?: CYCA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYCA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 180° at 4 kt, runway 26 gives a 1 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Cartwright Airport have?: Cartwright Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft (762 m). Field elevation is 40 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYCA?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 09:55 UTC and sunset at 21:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:52 UTC.

Runways

1 total

08/26

2,500 ft762 × 75 ft · Gravel

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

CartwrightNDB

281 kHz1.9 NM027° NE

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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