Region of Waterloo International Airport

CYKF / YKF

Breslau, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
2 kt
Variable
1 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKF 041100Z AUTO VRB02KT 1SM BR CLR M05/M06 A3023 RMK SLP253
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,054 ft)
Pressure Alt
732 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,415 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYKF 041002Z 0410/0420 32005KT 1 1/2SM BR SKC TEMPO 0410/0414 3SM BR PROB40 0410/0414 1/2SM FG VV002 FM041400 32005KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0414/0416 2 1/2SM BR FM041600 15008KT P6SM SKC RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Mist
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+5h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKF
08
26
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 7,003 ft 148 ft ASP 75° No wind data
14/32 4,103 ft 148 ft ASP 138° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYKF

8,945 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
37.9%
IFR
11.8%
LIFR
5.3%

Region of Waterloo International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
4.1%
E
10.4%
SE
4.5%
S
10.4%
SW
19.8%
W
25.1%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.3°C
Range: -27°C to 28°C
-27°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,945 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Region of Waterloo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKF
IATA Code: YKF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,054 ft MSL

Location

City: Breslau
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.460800°
Longitude: -80.378601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,003 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,103 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Region of Waterloo International Airport

Overview

The Region of Waterloo International Airport serves the metropolitan area near Breslau, Canada, operating as a medium-sized airport at 1054 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 43.460800, -80.378601, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports diverse flight operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYKF demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 46.4% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential marginal visual flight rules (MVFR) conditions in 36.9% of observations, with instrument flight rules (IFR) and low instrument flight rules (LIFR) occurring less frequently. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 28°C, with an average of 0.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 08/26 measuring 7003 feet and Runway 14/32 measuring 4103 feet. Prevailing winds consistently come from the west (270°) at an average speed of 10.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 35 knots. Calm wind conditions exist 5.3% of the time, providing relatively stable wind environments for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 08/26 experiencing an average crosswind of 5 knots and Runway 14/32 experiencing an average crosswind of 7.3 knots. Visibility averages 7.1 statute miles, with only 6.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 2%. Pilots should consider September, October, and November as the most favorable months for visual flight conditions.

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.