Is CYGX VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at CYGX has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 330° at 14 kt, runway 05 gives a 2 kt headwind and 14 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Gillam Airport have?

Gillam Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 476 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at CYGX?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:28 UTC and sunset at 23:45 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:23 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Gillam Airport

General Aviation Airport · Gillam, MB, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Gillam Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 33°F) with 65% humidity. Winds from 330° at 14 kt, gusting 19 kt.

ICAOCYGXIATAYGX

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

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation476ft145 m

Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates56.36, -94.7156°21'25.6"N 94°42'41.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago

41°F5°C · Dew 30°FFeels like 33°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

330° @ 14 G19 kt

Visibility15 sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity65%
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Pressure1021.8 hPa
Gusts19 kt

Scattered 5,700′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYGX 042300Z 33014G19KT 15SM SCT057 05/M01 A3017 RMK SC4 SLP227

Decoded — plain language

Wind330° @ 14 G19 kt

Visibility15 sm

Temperature41°F / 5°C

Dew point30°F · 65% RH

Altimeter30.17 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 5,700′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:00Z·Gillam Arpt, MB, CA·29 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sat 19:00Z – Sun 07:00Z

InitialSat 19:00Zuntil Sat 22:00Z
VFRWind120° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 1,200′, Broken 8,000′
FromSat 22:00Zuntil Sun 07:00Z
VFRWind100° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 2,000′, Broken 6,000′
TemporarySat 22:00Zuntil Sun 07:00Z
MVFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′, Overcast 6,000′WeatherLight rain showers

RAW

TAF CYGX 031840Z 0319/0407 12005KT P6SM SCT012 BKN080
  FM032200 10006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060
  TEMPO 0322/0407 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC060 RMK NXT FCST BY 040100Z

Issued 03 Oct 2026 18:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

05/23

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind14 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind14 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 23:29 UTC

What is the weather at Gillam Airport (CYGX) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Gillam Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 33°F) with 65% humidity. Winds from 330° at 14 kt, gusting 19 kt. (observed 23:00 UTC)
Is CYGX VFR or IFR right now?: CYGX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYGX has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 330° at 14 kt, runway 05 gives a 2 kt headwind and 14 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Gillam Airport have?: Gillam Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 476 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYGX?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:28 UTC and sunset at 23:45 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:23 UTC.

Runways

1 total

05/23

5,000 ft1,524 × 150 ft · Gravel

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

GillamDME

114.40 MHz0.3 NM085° E

YGX

GillamNDB

212 kHz0.4 NM121° SE

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