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MVFR · Marginal VFR

Big Trout Lake Airport

General Aviation Airport · Big Trout Lake, ON, Canada

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Big Trout Lake Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 36°F) with 87% humidity. Winds from 340° at 6 kt, gusting 16 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft.

ICAOCYTLIATAYTL
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation729ft222 m
Longest runway3,900ft1,189 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates53.82, -89.953°49'04.1"N 89°53'48.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago
41°F5°C · Dew 37°FFeels like 36°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
NESW340° @ 6 G16 kt
  • Visibility8 sm
  • Ceiling1,700 ft AGL
  • Humidity87%
  • Altimeter30.06 inHg
  • Pressure1018 hPa
  • Gusts16 kt
Scattered 1,300′Broken 1,700′Overcast 2,300′

METAR observation

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RAWSPECI CYTL 042213Z AUTO 34006G16KT 300V020 8SM -RA SCT013 BKN017 OVC023 05/03 A3006 RMK SLP192
Decoded — plain language
Wind340° @ 6 G16 kt
Visibility8 sm
Temperature41°F / 5°C
Dew point37°F · 87% RH
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Ceiling1,700 ft AGL
Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR
SkyScattered 1,300′, Broken 1,700′, Overcast 2,300′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:13Z·Big Trout Lake Arpt, ON, CA·10 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 20:00Z – Mon 08:00Z
  1. InitialSun 20:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
    MVFRWind350° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 2,500′
    Now
  2. TemporarySun 20:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
    MVFRVis5 smSkyBroken 1,500′WeatherLight rain showers, mist
    Now
  3. FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 08:00Z
    MVFRWind350° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 1,500′
  4. TemporaryMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 08:00Z
    IFRVis5 smSkyBroken 700′, Overcast 1,000′WeatherLight rain showers, mist
RAWTAF CYTL 041940Z 0420/0508 35010G20KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0420/0424 5SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM050000 35010G20KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0500/0508 5SM -SHRA BR BKN007 OVC010 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 19:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

14/32
NESW
32
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
★ Best
14
Tailwind6 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 22:23 UTC
What is the weather at Big Trout Lake Airport (CYTL) right now?
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Big Trout Lake Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 36°F) with 87% humidity. Winds from 340° at 6 kt, gusting 16 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft. (observed 22:13 UTC)
Is CYTL VFR or IFR right now?
CYTL is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYTL has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 340° at 6 kt, runway 32 gives a 6 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Big Trout Lake Airport have?
Big Trout Lake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,900 ft (1,189 m). Field elevation is 729 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYTL?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:07 UTC and sunset at 23:28 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:03 UTC.

Runways

1 total
14/32
3,900 ft1,189 × 100 ft · Gravel

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
YTL
Big Trout LakeNDB
328 kHz0.6 NM255° W

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