Mary's Harbour Airport

CYMH / YMH

Mary's Harbour, CA

Last Updated
Apr 10, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
11 kt
230° G17 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYMH 102300Z AUTO 23011G17KT 9SM CLR 01/M02 A2998 RMK SLP155

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mary's Harbour Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 15 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -2°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 7 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers SNRA, Mist, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers SNRA, Mist between 20:00Z and 03:00Z.

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
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (38 ft)
Pressure Alt
-15 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,686 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYMH 101940Z 1020/1103 23020G35KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 1020/1103 5SM -SHSNRA BR BKN020 OVC040 BECMG 1021/1023 23012G22KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 110900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMH
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
2,500 ft 75 ft GRAVEL
5.5 kt 9.5 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 - CYMH

10,551 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.8%
MVFR
35.5%
IFR
16.7%
LIFR
4%

Mary's Harbour Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.8%
NE
9%
E
5%
SE
6%
S
10.5%
SW
10.6%
W
17.3%
NW
18.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.6°C
Range: -25°C to 22°C
-25°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 7.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,551 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mary's Harbour Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYMH
IATA Code: YMH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 38 ft MSL

Location

City: Mary's Harbour
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.302837°
Longitude: -55.847433°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

About Mary's Harbour Airport

Mary's Harbour Airport (CYMH/YMH) is located in Mary's Harbour, CA at an elevation of 38 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 2,500 feet.

Weather Profile

CYMH is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 43.8% of the time across 10,551 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 20.7% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYMH come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 10.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 22°C (72°F), averaging -2.6°C (27°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.45 to 30.55 inHg (963-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,551 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.