Executive Airport
Cambridge Bay Airport
Cambridge Bay, CA
Overview
Cambridge Bay Airport is a medium airport serving the Cambridge Bay region, at a field elevation of 90 ft (27 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
90 ft
27 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
69°06.49'N 105°08.28'W
69.10810, -105.13800
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 13:13Z
- Sunset 00:27Z
- 11h 14m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSCYCB
RegionCA-NU
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
MVFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
High risk57/ 100
VFR not advisable — plan an instrument arrival.
IFR approach
Moderate risk76/ 100
IFR workable — brief alternates and expect delays.
Ceiling
1,300 ft
Visibility
15 sm
Runway wind
10 kt
Primary risk drivers
- Ceiling: 1,300 ft — marginal VFR
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
- Icing band: 1°C surface — airframe and runway icing possible
Wind
060° / 10 kt
Visibility
15 sm
Temp / Dew
1° / 1°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg / 1008 hPa
Cloud: Scattered 400 ft, Overcast 1,300 ft
METAR · 01 03:53Z
SPECI CYCB 010353Z 06010KT 15SM SCT004 OVC013 01/01 A2977 RMK SF3SC5 SLP085
TAF · issued 01 03:28Z
TAF AMD CYCB 010328Z 0103/0113 07008KT P6SM FEW003 OVC015 TEMPO 0103/0105 BKN006 OVC012 FM010500 07008KT 6SM BR SCT003 OVC008 TEMPO 0105/0110 1SM -DZ BR OVC003 PROB30 0105/0110 3/4SM BR OVC002 FM011000 01008KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 TEMPO 0110/0113 2SM BR OVC006 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at CYCB
Departure from Cambridge Bay Airport (CYCB)
Departure on runway 13T is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
3 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L
Ceiling
1,300 ft
Density alt
-1,384 ft
- Crosswind — 9 kt from the left
- Headwind — 3 kt headwind component on 13T
- Runway — 5,000 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -1,384 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0103/0105 BKN006 OVC012 · FM010500 07008KT 6SM BR SCT003 OVC008
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
1,300 ft ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 13T.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 13T — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 31T — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 13T
- TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–05:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13T below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
TEMPO 0103/0105 BKN006 OVC012 - FMFrom 05:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13T below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather BR
FM010500 07008KT 6SM BR SCT003 OVC008 - TEMPOTemporarily 05:00Z–10:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13T below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather DZ, BR
TEMPO 0105/0110 1SM -DZ BR OVC003 - PROB3030% chance 05:00Z–10:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13T below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 0.75 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
PROB30 0105/0110 3/4SM BR OVC002 - TEMPOTemporarily 10:00Z–13:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13T below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 600 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 2 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0110/0113 2SM BR OVC006 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z - FMFrom 10:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 13T.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011000 01008KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Cambridge Bay Airport (CYCB)
- Hope Bay Aerodrome (UZM/UZM)66 nm SSW · Hope Bay · 150 ft elevNo METAR
- Doris Lake (CDL7/JOJ)67 nm SSW · Hope Bay · 50 ft elevNo METAR
- Bathurst Inlet Airport (CA-1259)151 nm SSW · Bathurst Inlet/Qingaut · 36 ft elevNo METAR
- George Lake Aerodrome (CGR3)198 nm SSW · 1,150 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Facility Details
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Cambridge Bay, CA
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Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Runways
Longest open runway: 5,000 ft (1,524 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13T/31T | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | Gravel | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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