Fredericton Airport

CYFC / YFC

Fredericton, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
9 kt
20°
9 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYFC 071600Z AUTO 02009KT 9SM -SN BKN019 OVC042 M05/M09 A2960 RMK SLP027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 68 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
OVC 4,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,968 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,268 ft AMSL
QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (68 ft)
Pressure Alt
406 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,978 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYFC 071140Z 0712/0724 33005KT P6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0712/0713 2 1/2SM -SN FM071300 35005KT P6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0713/0721 4SM -SN BECMG 0715/0717 01010KT FM072100 01008KT P6SM BKN040 BKN130 TEMPO 0721/0724 FEW040 BKN130 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
21:00Z FM072100
+5h
VFR 10° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFC
09 ✈️
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,005 ft 200 ft ASP 70°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
15/33 6,000 ft 148 ft ASP 131°
3.2 kt 8.4 kt
111° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYFC

5,918 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
28.2%
IFR
10%
LIFR
3.4%

Fredericton Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
12%
E
5.5%
SE
2.5%
S
11.6%
SW
15%
W
22.2%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.3°C
Range: -24°C to 30°C
-24°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,918 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fredericton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFC
IATA Code: YFC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 68 ft MSL

Location

City: Fredericton
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.868900°
Longitude: -66.537201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fredericton Airport

Overview

Fredericton Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in New Brunswick, Canada, positioned at 45.868900, -66.537201 with an elevation of 68 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 09/27 at 8,005 feet and Runway 15/33 at 6,000 feet, accommodating regional and commercial aviation needs in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate variable conditions with significant VFR potential, averaging 57.8% VFR days throughout the year. Temperature ranges dramatically from -23°C to 30°C, with prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 33 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, with higher visibility and more stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignments. Crosswind conditions are moderate, averaging 4.4 knots on Runway 09/27 and 5.1 knots on Runway 15/33. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 3.7% of observations below 3 statute miles and 2.3% experiencing fog.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds as the predominant wind direction, with a calm wind frequency of 6.5%. The extensive runway lengths (8,005 and 6,000 feet) provide substantial landing and takeoff options. During challenging weather, the airport experiences 10.6% IFR and 3.7% LIFR conditions, requiring increased approach planning and potential alternate airport considerations.

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.