Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE)
Saskatoon, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYXE
IATA
YXE
City
Saskatoon
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
1,653 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
52.1708, -106.6996
Overview
Saskatchewan hub with wide-open prairie flying and excellent visibility conditions.
Current Weather at CYXE
Pilots flying into or out of Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker 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 CYXE 030900Z 04003KT 12SM -SHRA SCT055 OVC077 14/13 A2996 RMK SC4AC4 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP155 DENSITY ALT 1900FTWind 040° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF CYXE 030540Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0306/0310 SCT040 BKN100 FM031000 04006KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0310/0315 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 FM031500 06008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0315/0319 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 FM031900 06010KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0319/0324 VRB20G30KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN025CB FM040000 06010KT P6SM BKN030 FM040400 06008KT P6SM FEW008 BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYXE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYXE. 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 CYXE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Saskatoon. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYXE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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