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MVFR · Marginal VFR

Chesterfield Inlet Airport

General Aviation Airport · Chesterfield Inlet, NU, Canada

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Chesterfield Inlet Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 22°F) with 80% humidity. Winds from 310° at 20 kt, gusting 29 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,800 ft.

ICAOCYCSIATAYCS
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation32ft10 m
Longest runway3,600ft1,097 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates63.35, -90.7363°20'48.8"N 90°43'52.0"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 1 d ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
34°F1°C · Dew 28°FFeels like 22°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW310° @ 20 G29 kt
  • Visibility15 sm
  • Ceiling1,800 ft AGL
  • Humidity80%
  • Altimeter29.82 inHg
  • Pressure1009.9 hPa
  • Gusts29 kt
Broken 1,800′Overcast 24,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYCS 032000Z 31020G29KT 15SM -SN BKN018 OVC240 01/M02 A2982 RMK SC6CI2 LAST STFD OBS/NEXT 041400 SLP102
Decoded — plain language
Wind310° @ 20 G29 kt
Visibility15 sm
Temperature34°F / 1°C
Dew point28°F · 80% RH
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Ceiling1,800 ft AGL
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyBroken 1,800′, Overcast 24,000′

Observed 03 Oct 2026 20:00Z·Chesterfield Inlet Arpt, NU, CA·1 d ago

Runway winds

12T/30T
NESW
30T
Headwind20 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
★ Best
12T
Tailwind20 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
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 22:21 UTC
What is the weather at Chesterfield Inlet Airport (CYCS) right now?
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Chesterfield Inlet Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 22°F) with 80% humidity. Winds from 310° at 20 kt, gusting 29 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,800 ft. (observed 20:00 UTC)
Is CYCS VFR or IFR right now?
CYCS is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYCS has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 310° at 20 kt, runway 30T gives a 20 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Chesterfield Inlet Airport have?
Chesterfield Inlet Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft (1,097 m). Field elevation is 32 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYCS?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:20 UTC and sunset at 23:22 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:08 UTC.

Runways

1 total
12T/30T
3,600 ft1,097 × — ft · UNK

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