Brantford Municipal Airport

CYFD

Brantford, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 06:46Z

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Currently using: CYHM
Weather Source: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (CYHM)
Distance: 18nm / 33km from CYFD

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
06:46Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
90°
13 SM
Visibility
5,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYHM 040646Z 09004KT 13SM TS SCT030CB BKN051 BKN100 24/21 A2996 RMK CB3SC2AC2 CB MOV E S TS FREQ LTGIC SLP142 DENSITY ALT 2000FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 815 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 5,100 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,815 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,915 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,815 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brantford Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,100 feet and 13 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 13 SM. The ceiling is 5100 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Mist, Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 25 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 25 knots. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 13:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 13:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (815 ft)
Pressure Alt
763 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,039 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYHM 040540Z 0406/0506 24005KT P6SM BKN060 OVC120 TEMPO 0406/0407 P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN060 OVC120 FM041300 26008KT P6SM BKN060 OVC180 TEMPO 0413/0419 5SM -SHRA BR BKN040 OVC060 PROB30 0413/0415 VRB25G35KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN015 OVC060CB FM041900 22008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN060 PROB30 0419/0423 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN020 OVC060CB FM050000 04005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC060 FM050200 04008KT 6SM BR SCT004 BKN010 OVC060 PROB30 0502/0506 2SM -DZ BR OVC004 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
13:00Z FM041300
+7h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
13:00Z PROB30
+7h
IFR VRB 25 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFD
05
23
11 ✈️
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
2.8 kt 2.9 kt
46° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
17/35 2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 165°
1.0 kt 3.9 kt
75° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brantford Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 815 ft MSL

Location

City: Brantford
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.131401°
Longitude: -80.342499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brantford Municipal Airport

Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD) is located in Brantford, CA at an elevation of 815 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Brantford Municipal Airport serves Brantford in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 5,000 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYFD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.