CYSQ Atlin Airport

Before you fly into CYSQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,351'

MSL · field 2,351' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF CYSQ

CYSQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CYZW (TESLIN) · 45.5 NM away. Conditions at CYSQ may differ.

METAR · CYZW

Observed 19:00Z

CYZW 131900Z 18003KT 140V230 20SM OVC057 10/02 A2964 RMK SC8 DIST PCPN SW SLP060 DENSITY ALT 2600FT

Wind: 180° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 20 SM
Temp / Dew: 10°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,662 ft
Ceiling: 5,700 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

CYSQ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: CYZW (TESLIN) · 45.5 NM away. Conditions at CYSQ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–14 00:00Z

TAF CYZW 131740Z 1318/1324 18005KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 RMK NXT FCST BY 141800Z

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–14 00:00Z

Wind: 180° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft, Broken 15,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM NE
VFR sectional: JUNEAU
ARTCC: ZVR · VANCOUVER
NOTAM facility: CYSQ

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS YXY: WHITEHORSE

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 3 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Customs: Not available
Beacon: White(W)

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For attendance schedule call 250-651-7569.Show FAA
Retro-reflective markers are on taxiways and aprons only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · CYSQ

Answer card

ICAO: CYSQ
Name: ATLIN
Location: ATLIN
Elevation: 2,351 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,351 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 0
Magnetic variation: 25°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: –

Atlin Airport sits in Atlin, British Columbia. The field elevation is 2,351 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout and usable surface before you plan a landing. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The magnetic variation is 25°. That matters when you are cross-checking charted directions and local references.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. Published remarks say to call 250-651-7569 for attendance schedule. They also note retro-reflective markers are on taxiways and aprons only. That is useful at night or in low light. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a field where current airport status matters more than assumptions. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any runway, lighting, or operational updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at CYSQ Atlin Airport?

The field elevation is 2,351 ft MSL. Plan performance with that elevation in mind, especially if you are arriving heavy or on a warm day.

Does Atlin Airport have any published runways?

No runways are listed in the facts block. Verify the current runway layout and surface condition with the airport operator before flight.

Is there a control tower at CYSQ?

No. The airport is listed as non-towered. Use normal self-announce procedures and confirm current local traffic information before arrival.

Are any ILS approaches published for Atlin Airport?

No ILS approaches are published. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published procedures.

What is the pattern altitude at CYSQ?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which FBOs are on the field at Atlin Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Who do I call for attendance at Atlin Airport?

The published remark says to call 250-651-7569 for the attendance schedule. Confirm hours before you launch so you do not arrive to an unattended field.

What should I know about lighting and ground movement at CYSQ?

Published remarks say retro-reflective markers are on taxiways and aprons only. That is a useful cue for ground movement in reduced light, but you should still verify current lighting and field status before arrival.

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