Flin Flon Airport

CYFO / YFO

Flin Flon, CA

Last Updated
Apr 30, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
9 kt
130°
15 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYFO 302300Z 13009KT 110V180 15SM BKN080 09/M03 A3005 RMK AC6 LAST STFD OBS/NEXT 011100UTC SLP194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 997 ft
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,997 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Flin Flon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 9 knots. Runway 19/01 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (997 ft)
Pressure Alt
855 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 374 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFO
19 ✈️
01

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 19/01
Active: 19
5,004 ft 150 ft ASP 192°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYFO

3,335 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70%
MVFR
20.2%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
2.2%

Flin Flon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.4%
NE
10.8%
E
6.3%
SE
9.4%
S
16.8%
SW
5.7%
W
13%
NW
16.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.5°C
Range: -42°C to 26°C
-42°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 13.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

April December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 19/01
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,335 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Flin Flon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFO
IATA Code: YFO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 997 ft MSL

Location

City: Flin Flon
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.678101°
Longitude: -101.681999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 19/01
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Flin Flon Airport

Flin Flon Airport (CYFO/YFO) is located in Flin Flon, CA at an elevation of 997 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (19/01), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,335 weather observations shows CYFO maintains VFR conditions 70% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYFO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 19/01 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, December, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -42°C (-44°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging -7.5°C (19°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.12 to 30.99 inHg (986-1049 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,335 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.