Brandon Municipal Airport

CYBR / YBR

Brandon, CA

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -24°C
5 kt
320°
9 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBR 151100Z AUTO 32005KT 9SM OVC048 M20/M24 A3038 RMK SLP333

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,343 ft
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,143 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brandon Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,800 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 5 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 4800 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -20°C (-4°F) with a dewpoint of -24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Snow, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 08:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
871 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,007 ft
ISA Deviation: -32.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBR 150540Z 1506/1518 02008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT120 FM150800 02008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 1508/1512 4SM -SN BKN040 OVC080 FM151200 36006KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 1512/1518 BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 151200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM151200
+1h
VFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
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°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
08/26 6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
130° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
3,000 ft 60 ft GVL 150°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBR

6,059 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.2%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
4.6%

Brandon Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 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 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
12.4%
E
18.9%
SE
6.4%
S
3.4%
SW
6.8%
W
26.4%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.3°C
Range: -39°C to 31°C
-39°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

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: 4.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,059 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

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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.