Edmonton International Airport (CYEG)
Edmonton, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYEG
IATA
YEG
City
Edmonton
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
2,373 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
53.3097, -113.5797
Overview
Northern Alberta gateway. Extreme cold weather operations with temperatures dropping below -40 in winter.
Current Weather at CYEG
Pilots flying into or out of Edmonton International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI CYEG 190953Z 26020G28KT 2SM SHRA BR BKN007 OVC042CB 14/13 A2979 RMK SF5CB3 CB OHD MOV E SLP083 DENSITY ALT 3000FTWind 260° at 20 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF CYEG 190840Z 1909/2006 25012KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 TEMPO 1909/1910 5SM -SHRA BR BKN070 OVC100 FM191000 26012KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC050 TEMPO 1910/1913 P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 FM191300 28012KT P6SM BKN030 BECMG 1916/1918 29020G30KT FM191800 29020G30KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 FM192200 29020G35KT P6SM BKN020 BKN080 TEMPO 1922/2002 5SM -SHRA VCTS BR BKN020CB OVC080 FM200200 30015G25KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020 BECMG 2004/2006 30012KT RMK NXT FCST BY 191200ZDecode METAR for CYEG
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Edmonton International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYEG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYEG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Edmonton. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Edmonton International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Edmonton International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYEG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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