Fort Liard Airport

CYJF / YJF

Fort Liard, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
5 kt
30°
15 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYJF 062300Z 03005KT 15SM -SN BKN033 BKN070 OVC100 M15/M22 A2984 RMK SC5AC2AC1 LGT FLRY/LAST STFD OBS/NXT 091400Z PRESFR SLP130

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 708 ft
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,008 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,708 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,708 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (708 ft)
Pressure Alt
806 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,624 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YJF
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
2,946 ft 98 ft GRVL 48°
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 - CYJF

1,008 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.9%
MVFR
9.6%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
0.9%

Fort Liard Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
29.1%
E
11.8%
SE
0.3%
S
3.6%
SW
37.4%
W
6.7%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.3°C
Range: -42°C to 23°C
-42°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 13.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

March January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,008 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Liard Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYJF
IATA Code: YJF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 708 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Liard
Country: CA
Latitude: 60.235802°
Longitude: -123.469002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,946 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

About Fort Liard Airport

Overview

Fort Liard Airport serves the remote community of Fort Liard in northwestern Canada, located in the Northwest Territories. Situated at 708 ft elevation, this medium airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a region characterized by challenging northern geography and limited ground access.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Fort Liard Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating 82.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -42°C to 23°C, presenting potential aircraft performance and cold-weather operational considerations. Southwest winds at an average of 7.3 knots characterize typical wind patterns, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots.

Notable Features

The single gravel runway (03/21) extends 2,946 feet, reflecting the airport's adaptation to challenging northern terrain. Its geographic coordinates at 60.235802, -123.469002 place the airport in a region with potential meteorological complexity, including periodic low visibility events (fog present in 5.5% of observations) and visibility restrictions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.5 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility conditions, with observations showing below 3SM visibility in 3% of records. January, September, and December represent statistically the most consistent Visual Flight Rules months for operations.

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
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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.