Brandon Municipal Airport

CYBR / YBR

Brandon, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
17 kt
70°
9 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBR 040900Z AUTO 07017KT 9SM OVC019 M11/M14 A3005 RMK SLP214

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,343 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,243 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,201 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,597 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYBR 040540Z 0406/0418 08012KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0406/0410 OVC015 FM041000 08015G25KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 0410/0418 OVC008 PROB30 0410/0418 2SM BR RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
10:00Z FM041000
+1h
MVFR 80° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
10:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBR
02
20
08 ✈️
26
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 2,795 ft 100 ft ASP 20°
10.9 kt 13.0 kt
50° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
14/32 3,000 ft 60 ft GVL 150°
3.0 kt 16.7 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBR

5,625 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.5%
MVFR
24%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
4.7%

Brandon Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
11.4%
E
18.6%
SE
6.8%
S
3.5%
SW
6.9%
W
26.7%
NW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -6°C
Range: -39°C to 31°C
-39°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,625 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brandon Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBR
IATA Code: YBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,343 ft MSL

Location

City: Brandon
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.910000°
Longitude: -99.951897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,795 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Brandon Municipal Airport

Overview

Brandon Municipal Airport serves the Brandon, Manitoba region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1343 ft above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 49.910000, -99.951897, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local community and regional transportation needs. Its three runways offer diverse operational capabilities for different aircraft types and weather conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brandon Municipal Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 62.1% of the time. Pilots can expect western winds averaging 9.7 knots, with potential gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -33°C to a high of 31°C, suggesting substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: two asphalt (ASP) runways and one gravel (GVL) runway. Runway lengths range from 2795 ft to 6500 ft, providing flexibility for various aircraft categories. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components between 4.8 and 7.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally favorable approach conditions, with good visibility averaging 10.6 statute miles. The best visual meteorological conditions occur during October, November, and January. When planning approaches, be aware that instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) occur approximately 14% of the time, requiring additional preparation and potential alternate planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.