Is CYYG VFR or IFR right now?

CYYG is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at CYYG has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 350° at 3 kt, runway 03 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Charlottetown Airport have?

Charlottetown Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,002 ft (2,134 m). Field elevation is 160 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at CYYG?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 10:08 UTC and sunset at 21:56 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:26 UTC.

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Charlottetown Airport

Regional Airport · Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Charlottetown Airport. It's 61°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 350° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft.

ICAOCYYGIATAYYG

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

Local · UTC-4--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation160ft49 m

Longest runway7,002ft2,134 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates46.29, -63.1346°17'20.1"N 63°07'30.6"W

ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

6 min ago

61°F16°C · Dew 61°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

350° @ 3 kt

Visibility2 sm
Ceiling500 ft AGL
Humidity100%
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Pressure1012.6 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 500′

METAR observation

Live

RAWSPECI CYYG 291943Z 35003KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC005 16/16 A2990 RMK SF8 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP129 DENSITY ALT 400FT

Decoded — plain language

Wind350° @ 3 kt

Visibility2 sm

Temperature61°F / 16°C

Dew point61°F · 100% RH

Altimeter29.90 inHg

Ceiling500 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 500′

Observed 29 Sep 2026 19:43Z·Charlottetown Arpt, PE, CA·6 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 06:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Tue 19:00Z
MVFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 400′, Overcast 1,000′
TemporaryTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
LIFRVis2 smSkyOvercast 400′WeatherLight rain, light drizzle, mist
Now
BecomingTue 19:00Zuntil Wed 00:00Z
MVFRWind040° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 400′, Overcast 1,000′
Now
FromWed 00:00Zuntil Wed 06:00Z
LIFRWind030° @ 10 ktVis5 smSkyOvercast 400′WeatherLight rain, light drizzle, mist
TemporaryWed 00:00Zuntil Wed 06:00Z
IFRVis6+ smSkyOvercast 800′WeatherNo significant weather

RAW

TAF CYYG 291740Z 2918/3006 VRB03KT P6SM SCT004 OVC010
  TEMPO 2918/2924 2SM -RA -DZ BR OVC004
  BECMG 2919/2921 04010KT
  FM300000 03010KT 5SM -RA -DZ BR OVC004
  TEMPO 3000/3006 P6SM NSW OVC008 RMK NXT FCST BY 300000Z

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

03/21

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind1 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 19:49 UTC

What is the weather at Charlottetown Airport (CYYG) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Charlottetown Airport. It's 61°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 350° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft. (observed 19:43 UTC)
Is CYYG VFR or IFR right now?: CYYG is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYYG has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 350° at 3 kt, runway 03 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Charlottetown Airport have?: Charlottetown Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,002 ft (2,134 m). Field elevation is 160 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYYG?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 10:08 UTC and sunset at 21:56 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:26 UTC.

Runways

2 total

03/21◐ lit

7,002 ft2,134 × 150 ft · Asphalt

10/28◐ lit

7,000 ft2,134 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

A/G118.00MF

Radio / FSS118.00

Center135.65MONCTON CNTR

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

YYG

CharlottetownVOR-DME

113.80 MHz0.6 NM024° NE

ZYG

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400 kHz3.7 NM008° N

CharlottetownNDB

347 kHz5.9 NM189° S

SummersideNDB

254 kHz32.0 NM282° W

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