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Igloolik Airport

General Aviation Airport · Igloolik, NU, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Igloolik Airport. It's 27°F (feels like 15°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 340° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,300 ft.

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Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation174ft53 m
Longest runway4,095ft1,248 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates69.36, -81.8269°21'52.9"N 81°48'58.0"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 2 h 25 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
27°F-3°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 15°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW340° @ 13 kt
  • Visibility15 sm
  • Ceiling3,300 ft AGL
  • Humidity86%
  • Altimeter29.67 inHg
  • Pressure1004.8 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 1,200′Overcast 3,300′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYGT 042000Z 34013KT 15SM FEW012 OVC033 M03/M05 A2967 RMK SC3SC5 LAST STFD OBS/NXT/051000Z SLP056
Decoded — plain language
Wind340° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
Temperature27°F / -3°C
Dew point23°F · 86% RH
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Ceiling3,300 ft AGL
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyFew 1,200′, Overcast 3,300′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 20:00Z·Igloolik Arpt, NU, CA·2 h 25 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 17:00Z – Sun 20:00Z
  1. InitialSun 17:00Zuntil Sun 20:00Z
    MVFRWind320° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,500′, Overcast 3,000′
  2. TemporarySun 17:00Zuntil Sun 20:00Z
    MVFRVis5 smSkyOvercast 1,500′WeatherLight freezing drizzle, light snow showers, mist
RAWTAF CYGT 041710Z 0417/0420 32012KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 0417/0420 5SM -FZDZ -SHSN BR OVC015 RMK NXT FCST BY 051200Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:10Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

15T/33T
NESW
33T
Headwind13 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
★ Best
15T
Tailwind13 kt
Crosswind2 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 22:25 UTC
What is the weather at Igloolik Airport (CYGT) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Igloolik Airport. It's 27°F (feels like 15°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 340° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,300 ft. (observed 20:00 UTC)
Is CYGT VFR or IFR right now?
CYGT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYGT has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 340° at 13 kt, runway 33T gives a 13 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Igloolik Airport have?
Igloolik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,095 ft (1,248 m). Field elevation is 174 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYGT?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:55 UTC and sunset at 22:36 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:35 UTC.

Runways

1 total
15T/33T
4,095 ft1,248 × 100 ft · Gravel

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