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 021600Z 17006KT 20SM BKN180 BKN250 17/11 A2968 RMK AC5CI2 SLP055 DENSITY ALT 3400FTWind 170° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF CYEG 021441Z 0215/0312 13010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 BECMG 0216/0218 16005KT FM030100 02005KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250 FM030400 02005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 TEMPO 0304/0306 P6SM -SHRA FM030600 09008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN090 TEMPO 0306/0310 VRB20G30KT 6SM +TSRA BKN070CB FM031000 06008KT 6SM -RA BR SCT012 OVC040 TEMPO 0310/0312 4SM +SHRA BR OVC012 RMK NXT FCST BY 021800ZRead any CYEG METAR without second-guessing
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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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