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CYPA/YPA METAR & TAF Prince Albert Glass Field

Prince Albert, SaskatchewanElevation 1,405 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR21 min old
No ceiling, visibility 9 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
9 SM
14.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-1,548 ft
-2,953 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0500Z (11:00 PM local) · 21 min old

CYPA is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 9 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
9 statute miles
14.5 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-7°C / -9°C
19°F / 16°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.59 inHg
1035.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SLP391
sea-level pressure 1039.1 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0040Z (6:40 PM local) · valid to 1300Z (7:00 AM local)

CYPA forecast starts VFR at 01Z. Worst period is 11Z to 13Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS). Best period is 01Z to 11Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
LIFR
0100Z7:00 PM0324Z9:24 PM0548Z11:48 PM0812Z2:12 AM1036Z4:36 AM1300Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC PROB30 RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 VFR, wind calm, visibility 9 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW08261634CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08/26
Dimensions
5,000 x 150 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
16/34
Dimensions
2,500 x 100 ft
Surface
GRS
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,548 ft
Pressure altitude
735 ft
Field elevation
1,405 ft MSL
Temperature
-7°C (19°F)
Dewpoint
-9°C (16°F)
Altimeter
30.59 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
2345Z 5:45 PM
Sunrise
1349Z 7:49 AM
Loggable night
0021Z (6:21 PM local) → 1313Z (7:13 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2345Z (5:45 PM local) → 1349Z (7:49 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0045Z (6:45 PM local) → 1249Z (6:49 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

Prince Albert Glass Field is in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Field elevation 1,405 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYPA / YPA
RegionSaskatchewan
CountryCanada
Coordinates53.2142, -105.6730
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

133.9
Winnipag Control
ARR
133.9
Winnipeg Control
DEP
129.45
ATHABASKA AWYS
INFO
122.3
Prince Albert Radio, 5nm below 4400ASL
MF
122.3
Prince Albert Radio
RADIO
123.475
Winnipeg Radio
RCO
122.3
VDF
VDF

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.

CYXE Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
73 NM SW
VFR
CYQW North Battleford Airport
97 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CYPA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYPA have a METAR?
Yes. CYPA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CYPA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CYPA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CYPA?
CYPA sits at 1,405 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYPA?
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.