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MVFR · Marginal VFR

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport

General Aviation Airport · Aklavik, NT, Canada

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport. It's 30°F (feels like 24°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 020° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft.

ICAOCYKDIATALAK
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-9--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation23ft7 m
Longest runway3,002ft915 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates68.22, -135.0168°13'23.9"N 135°00'21.6"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 3 h 24 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
30°F-1°C · Dew 27°FFeels like 24°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW020° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility12 sm
  • Ceiling2,500 ft AGL
  • Humidity86%
  • Altimeter29.68 inHg
  • Pressure1005.2 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 800′Broken 2,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYKD 041900Z 02005KT 12SM FEW008 BKN025 M01/M03 A2968 RMK ST2SC5 LAST STFD OBS/NXT 051300Z SLP053
Decoded — plain language
Wind020° @ 5 kt
Visibility12 sm
Temperature30°F / -1°C
Dew point27°F · 86% RH
Altimeter29.68 inHg
Ceiling2,500 ft AGL
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyFew 800′, Broken 2,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 19:00Z·Aklavik Arpt, NT, CA·3 h 24 min ago

Runway winds

13/31
NESW
31
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
★ Best
13
Tailwind4 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 22:24 UTC
What is the weather at Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (CYKD) right now?
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport. It's 30°F (feels like 24°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 020° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft. (observed 19:00 UTC)
Is CYKD VFR or IFR right now?
CYKD is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYKD has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 020° at 5 kt, runway 31 gives a 4 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport have?
Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,002 ft (915 m). Field elevation is 23 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYKD?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 15:26 UTC and sunset at 02:11 UTC; civil twilight ends at 03:07 UTC.

Runways

1 total
13/31◐ lit
3,002 ft915 × 75 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

2 listed
ATF122.10
Radio / FSS122.10ARPT RDO
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

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