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CYEK/YEK METAR & TAF Arviat Airport

Arviat, NunavutElevation 32 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
LIFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 1,300 ft, visibility 1/2 SM, gusts to 44 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
LIFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
010@31
gust 44 kt
VISIBILITY
1/2 SM
0.8 km
CEILING
1,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-2,106 ft
-2,138 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0800Z (3:00 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

CYEK is currently LIFR. Winds are from the north at 31 knots gusting 44. Visibility is 1/2 statute mile. The ceiling is 1,300 feet AGL. Reported weather: snow. Main concerns: Visibility 0.5 SM. Wind gusting to 44 kt (gust spread 13 kt). Sustained wind 31 kt.

WIND
10° at 31 kt, gust 44
Gusts 13 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
1/2 statute miles
0.8 km, very low (LIFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-5°C / -5°C
23°F / 23°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.69 inHg
1005.4 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
SN, LOW CIG, LOW VIS, GUST, WIND
Snow reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO FEW OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SLP057
sea-level pressure 1005.7 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0540Z (12:40 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (1:00 PM local)

CYEK forecast starts LIFR at 06Z. Worst period is 07Z to 09Z with LIFR possible (SN, SN, LOW CIG). Best period is 16Z to 18Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

VV006600 ft · 0.3 SM
OVC008800 ft · 1 SM
OVC008800 ft · 3 SM
OVC0151,500 ft
0600Z1:00 AM0824Z3:24 AM1048Z5:48 AM1312Z8:12 AM1536Z10:36 AM1800Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: VV BECMG OVC TEMPO SCT BKN P6SM RMK AUTO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are LIFR.
›Low visibility: 0.5 SM.
›Snow reported.
›Wind gusting to 44 kt (gust spread 13 kt).
›Sustained wind 31 kt.
›Large gust spread: 31 kt gusting 44 kt.
›Forecast: ceiling 600 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category LIFR, wind from 10° at 31 kt, gusting 44 kt, visibility 0.5 SM, ceiling 1,300 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: gusty winds; low visibility; strong winds; crosswind component.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 44 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 0.5 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 31 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.
Crosswind componentMETAR
Best runway 33T still has about 20 kt of crosswind. Confirm it is below your personal minimums.
Icing riskMETAR
Precipitation with freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Structural and induction icing are possible.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW15T33T 10°10°31G44 kt10°10° 31G4410°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
010° at 31 kt, gust 44
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 33T23 kt headwind · 20 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
33T
HEAD
23 kt
CROSS
20 kt R
BEST
15T
HEAD
23 kt tail
CROSS
20 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15T/33T
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
GVL
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-2,106 ft
Pressure altitude
262 ft
Field elevation
32 ft MSL
Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Dewpoint
-5°C (23°F)
Altimeter
29.69 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2238Z 5:38 PM
Sunrise
1324Z 8:24 AM
Loggable night
2323Z (6:23 PM local) → 1238Z (7:38 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2238Z (5:38 PM local) → 1324Z (8:24 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2338Z (6:38 PM local) → 1224Z (7:24 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Arviat Airport is in Arviat, Nunavut. Field elevation 32 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYEK / YEK
RegionNunavut
CountryCanada
Coordinates61.0942, -94.0708
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.7
AWOS
AWOS
122.1
ARPT RDO
RDO

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

CYXN Whale Cove Airport
81 NM NE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CYEK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYEK have a METAR?
Yes. CYEK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CYEK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CYEK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CYEK?
CYEK sits at 32 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYEK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.