Is CYTE VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at CYTE has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 290° at 12 kt, runway 31T gives a 11 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Cape Dorset Airport have?

Cape Dorset Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 164 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at CYTE?

AWOS 128.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at CYTE?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:24 UTC and sunset at 22:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:12 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Cape Dorset Airport

General Aviation Airport · Kinngait, NU, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Cape Dorset Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 22°F) with 74% humidity. Winds from 290° at 12 kt, gusting 17 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,100 ft.

ICAOCYTEIATAYTE

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

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation164ft50 m

Longest runway4,000ft1,219 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates64.23, -76.5364°13'48.0"N 76°31'36.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

32°F0°C · Dew 25°FFeels like 22°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

290° @ 12 G17 kt

Visibility9 sm
Ceiling3,100 ft AGL
Humidity74%
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Pressure1007.5 hPa
Gusts17 kt

Scattered 2,500′Broken 3,100′Overcast 3,800′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR CYTE 042200Z AUTO 29012G17KT 9SM SCT025 BKN031 OVC038 00/M04 A2975 RMK SLP081

Decoded — plain language

Wind290° @ 12 G17 kt

Visibility9 sm

Temperature32°F / 0°C

Dew point25°F · 74% RH

Altimeter29.75 inHg

Ceiling3,100 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 2,500′, Broken 3,100′, Overcast 3,800′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Cape Dorset Arpt, NU, CA·26 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 19:00Z – Mon 07:00Z

InitialSun 19:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
VFRWind280° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 2,000′, Broken 4,000′
Now
TemporarySun 19:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
MVFRVis4 smSkyBroken 2,000′WeatherLight snow showers
Now
FromMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 05:00Z
VFRWind280° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,000′
TemporaryMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 07:00Z
MVFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′WeatherLight snow showers
BecomingMon 05:00Zuntil Mon 07:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,000′

RAW

TAF CYTE 041840Z 0419/0507 28012KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
  TEMPO 0419/0501 4SM -SHSN BKN020
  FM050100 28008KT P6SM SCT030
  TEMPO 0501/0507 P6SM -SHSN BKN020
  BECMG 0505/0507 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050100Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 18:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13T/31T

31T

Headwind11 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

13T

Tailwind11 kt

Crosswind4 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 22:26 UTC

What is the weather at Cape Dorset Airport (CYTE) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Cape Dorset Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 22°F) with 74% humidity. Winds from 290° at 12 kt, gusting 17 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,100 ft. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is CYTE VFR or IFR right now?: CYTE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYTE has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 290° at 12 kt, runway 31T gives a 11 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Cape Dorset Airport have?: Cape Dorset Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 164 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at CYTE?: AWOS 128.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYTE?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:24 UTC and sunset at 22:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:12 UTC.

Runways

1 total

13T/31T◐ lit

4,000 ft1,219 × 100 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS128.70

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.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

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Cape DorsetNDB

332 kHz0.1 NM203° SW

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