N E S W 20°
02T / 20T
RWY 02T/20T
HDG 20°
LEN 4,000 ft
Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport

Runway 02T at CYPC

Runway 02T/20T at Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (CYPC) in Paulatuk is a 4,000 ft, lighted, gvl runway oriented 020°/200°. The runway is 100 ft wide.

Last 30 Days
0 Operations
0 Deps / 0 Arrs

Runway 02T/20T at Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (CYPC) in Paulatuk is a 4,000 ft, lighted, gvl runway oriented 020°/200°. The runway is 100 ft wide.

Runway at a Glance

Limited Traffic Observed

SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 02T in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at CYPC have prevailed from the west (270°), accounting for roughly 14% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.4 kt with peak gusts to 45 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 7% of observations — pilots flying into runway 02T should plan for occasional gusty conditions.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 02T benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
20°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 0 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.