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CYGW/YGW METAR & TAF Kuujjuarapik Airport

Kuujjuarapik, QuebecElevation 34 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR18 min old
Ceiling 3,000 ft, visibility 9 SM, gusts to 31 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
290@20
gust 31 kt
VISIBILITY
9 SM
14.5 km
CEILING
3,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,095 ft
-1,129 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0221Z (10:21 PM local) · 18 min old

CYGW is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 20 knots gusting 31. Visibility is 9 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Wind gusting to 31 kt (gust spread 11 kt).

WIND
290° at 20 kt, gust 31
Gusts 11 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
9 statute miles
14.5 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
4°C / 1°C
39°F / 34°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.75 inHg
1007.5 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, GUST, WIND
Ceiling 3000 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO SCT OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SLP077
sea-level pressure 1007.7 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0107Z (9:07 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (8:00 AM local)

CYGW forecast starts MVFR at 01Z. Worst period is 08Z to 12Z with LIFR possible (SN, LOW VIS, GUST). Best period is 01Z to 03Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

OVC0303,000 ft
OVC0303,000 ft
OVC0151,500 ft · 2.5 SM
OVC0101,000 ft · 2 SM
0100Z9:00 PM0312Z11:12 PM0524Z1:24 AM0736Z3:36 AM0948Z5:48 AM1200Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT OVC TEMPO BR PROB30 VV RMK AUTO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Wind gusting to 31 kt (gust spread 11 kt).
›Sustained wind 20 kt.
›Large gust spread: 20 kt gusting 31 kt.
›PROB30 forecast: ceiling 800 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 MVFR, wind from 290° at 20 kt, gusting 31 kt, visibility 9 SM, ceiling 3,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: gusty winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 31 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for CYGW. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
5,052 x 150 ft
Surface
SAND/GRAVEL
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,095 ft
Pressure altitude
204 ft
Field elevation
34 ft MSL
Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Dewpoint
1°C (34°F)
Altimeter
29.75 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
2148Z 5:48 PM
Sunrise
1202Z 8:02 AM
Loggable night
2226Z (6:26 PM local) → 1124Z (7:24 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2148Z (5:48 PM local) → 1202Z (8:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2248Z (6:48 PM local) → 1102Z (7:02 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

Kuujjuarapik Airport is in Kuujjuarapik, Quebec. Field elevation 34 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYGW / YGW
RegionQuebec
CountryCanada
Coordinates55.2819, -77.7653
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

CYMU Umiujaq Airport
86 NM NE
MVFR
CYSK Sanikiluaq Airport
90 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CYGW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYGW have a METAR?
Yes. CYGW has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CYGW have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CYGW; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CYGW?
CYGW sits at 34 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYGW?
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.