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MVFR · Marginal VFR

Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport

General Aviation Airport · Sachs Harbour, NT, Canada

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport. It's 28°F (feels like 16°F) with 80% humidity. Winds from 150° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,100 ft.

ICAOCYSYIATAYSY
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation282ft86 m
Longest runway4,000ft1,219 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates71.99, -125.2471°59'38.0"N 125°14'34.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 5 h 28 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
28°F-2°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 16°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW150° @ 13 kt
  • Visibility15 sm
  • Ceiling1,100 ft AGL
  • Humidity80%
  • Altimeter29.93 inHg
  • Pressure1013.6 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 1,100′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYSY 041800Z 15013KT 15SM OVC011 M02/M05 A2993 RMK SC8 LAST OBS/NEXT 051300Z SLP147
Decoded — plain language
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
Temperature28°F / -2°C
Dew point23°F · 80% RH
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Ceiling1,100 ft AGL
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyOvercast 1,100′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 18:00Z·Sachs Harbour Arpt, NT, CA·5 h 28 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 15:00Z – Sun 18:00Z
  1. InitialSun 15:00Zuntil Sun 18:00Z
    MVFRWind150° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 1,500′
  2. TemporarySun 15:00Zuntil Sun 18:00Z
    IFRVis4 smSkyOvercast 800′WeatherMist
RAWTAF CYSY 041440Z 0415/0418 15012KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0415/0418 4SM BR OVC008 RMK NXT FCST BY 051500Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 14:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08T/26T
NESW
08T
Headwind5 kt
Crosswind12 kt from R
★ Best
26T
Tailwind5 kt
Crosswind12 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 23:28 UTC
What is the weather at Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (CYSY) right now?
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport. It's 28°F (feels like 16°F) with 80% humidity. Winds from 150° at 13 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,100 ft. (observed 18:00 UTC)
Is CYSY VFR or IFR right now?
CYSY is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYSY has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 150° at 13 kt, runway 08T gives a 5 kt headwind and 12 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport have?
Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 282 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYSY?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 14:55 UTC and sunset at 01:23 UTC; civil twilight ends at 02:30 UTC.

Runways

1 total
08T/26T◐ lit
4,000 ft1,219 × 100 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

2 listed
ATF122.10MANDATORY FREQ
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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