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
METAR CYEG 030900Z 32006KT 5SM -DZ BR OVC004 07/07 A3018 RMK ST8 SLP242Wind 320° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF CYEG 030840Z 0309/0406 32006KT 6SM BR SCT004 OVC008 TEMPO 0309/0316 1SM -DZ BR OVC004 PROB30 0309/0316 3/4SM -DZ BR OVC003 FM031600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 0316/0320 OVC008 FM032000 14010KT P6SM OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode 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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