Fort McMurray Airport

CYMM / YMM

Fort McMurray, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
11 kt
310°
9 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYMM 062100Z AUTO 31011KT 9SM OVC060 M13/M18 A2996 RMK SLP179

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,211 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,211 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,211 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,159 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,910 ft
ISA Deviation: -25.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYMM 061840Z 0619/0707 31012KT P6SM SCT015 BKN060 TEMPO 0619/0706 5SM -SN OVC015 BECMG 0622/0624 VRB03KT FM070600 11008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN040 TEMPO 0706/0707 5SM -SN BR OVC012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 070100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 3 kt
06:00Z FM070600
+9h
VFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow, Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMM
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,503 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYMM

7,160 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.5%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
2.4%

Fort McMurray Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
2.8%
E
21.6%
SE
11%
S
4.3%
SW
10.4%
W
12.8%
NW
25.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.1°C
Range: -43°C to 30°C
-43°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,160 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort McMurray Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYMM
IATA Code: YMM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,211 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort McMurray
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.653301°
Longitude: -111.222000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,503 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fort McMurray Airport

Overview

Fort McMurray Airport serves the oil sands region of northeastern Alberta, supporting critical resource development and transportation infrastructure. Located at 56.653301, -111.222000 with an elevation of 1211 ft MSL, the airport is a medium-sized facility crucial for regional commercial and industrial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Fort McMurray presents significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 59.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -40°C to 30°C, with an average of -9.1°C, requiring careful pre-flight planning and potential cold weather operational considerations. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, averaging 7.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 36 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single primary runway (08/26) measuring 7503 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates 100% runway favorability for 08/26, with an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. Visibility averages 7.7 statute miles, with limited instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring in 5.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR conditions present 29.3% of the time and IFR conditions occurring in 8.4% of observations. Calm wind conditions exist 4.7% of the time, with prevailing northwest winds influencing approach and departure strategies.

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
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.