Executive Airport
Island Lake Airport
Island Lake, CA
Overview
Island Lake Airport is a medium airport serving the Island Lake region, at a field elevation of 770 ft (235 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
770 ft
235 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
53°51.43'N 094°39.22'W
53.85720, -94.65360
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 12:19Z
- Sunset 23:57Z
- 11h 38m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSCYIV
RegionCA-MB
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk82/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk82/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
None reported
Visibility
9 sm
Runway wind
11G18 kt
Primary risk drivers
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
- Runway wind: 11 kt gusting 18 kt — brief crosswind limits for the runway in use
Wind
260° / 11 G18 kt
Visibility
9 sm
Temp / Dew
11° / 3°C
Altimeter
29.53 inHg / 1000 hPa
Cloud: Few 8,600 ft
METAR · 01 03:00Z
METAR CYIV 010300Z AUTO 26011G18KT 9SM FEW086 11/03 A2953 RMK SLP009 DENSITY ALT 1000FT
TAF · issued 01 00:40Z
TAF CYIV 010040Z 0101/0113 27015G25KT P6SM BKN060 FM010300 27012G22KT P6SM BKN040 FM010900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 TEMPO 0109/0112 P6SM -RA OVC020 FM011200 30012G22KT P6SM OVC020 TEMPO 0112/0113 5SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at CYIV
Departure from Island Lake Airport (CYIV)
Departure on runway 12 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
8 kt tail
Crosswind
7 kt R
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
914 ft
- Crosswind — 7 kt from the right, 12 kt in gusts
- Tailwind — 8 kt tailwind on 12 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 4,000 ft available × 100 ft · unlighted
- Density altitude — 914 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM010300 27012G22KT P6SM BKN040 · FM010900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
no reported ceiling and 9 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 12.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 12 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 30 — 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 12
- TEMPOTemporarily 12:00Z–13:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 12 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 5 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather RA, BR
TEMPO 0112/0113 5SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 010700Z - FMFrom 03:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Ceiling 4,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010300 27012G22KT P6SM BKN040 - FMFrom 09:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 - TEMPOTemporarily 09:00Z–12:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0109/0112 P6SM -RA OVC020 - FMFrom 12:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 12.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011200 30012G22KT P6SM OVC020
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Island Lake Airport (CYIV)
- St. Theresa Point Airport (CYST/YST)7 nm W · St. Theresa Point · 773 ft elev
- Gods Lake Narrows Airport (CYGO/YGO)42 nm N · Gods Lake Narrows · 617 ft elev
- Red Sucker Lake Airport (CYRS/YRS)43 nm ENE · Red Sucker Lake · 729 ft elev
- Bolton Lake Lodge Airstrip (CA-0699)45 nm WNW · Bolton Lake · 719 ft elev
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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Island Lake, CA
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Executive Jet Facilities
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Runways
Longest open runway: 4,000 ft (1,219 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft | 100 ft | CRUSHED ROCK | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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