Chapais Airport

CYMT / YMT

Chibougamau, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:09Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
06:09Z

🌅 Dawn
IFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
8 kt
200°
--
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYMT 170609Z AUTO 20008KT 2 1/4SM -SN OVC006 M04/M04 A2983 RMK SLP129

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,270 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,870 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,270 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,368 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -607 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYMT 162335Z 1623/1701 16009KT 6SM -SN SCT012 OVC025 TEMPO 1623/1701 2SM -SN OVC012 PROB30 1623/1701 1SM -SN -FZDZ BR OVC008 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMT
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,496 ft 150 ft ASP 28°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYMT

9,401 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
32.9%
MVFR
48.3%
IFR
16%
LIFR
2.8%

Chapais Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 32.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
2.9%
E
7%
SE
7.9%
S
18.3%
SW
14.5%
W
25.5%
NW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.4°C
Range: -36°C to 26°C
-36°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 6.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,401 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chapais Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYMT
IATA Code: YMT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,270 ft MSL

Location

City: Chibougamau
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.771900°
Longitude: -74.528099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,496 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chapais Airport

Overview

Chapais Airport serves the Chibougamau region in Quebec, Canada, situated at an elevation of 1270 ft MSL. As a medium airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this northern territory, supporting regional aviation needs in a remote geographical area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences significant weather variability, with marginal VFR conditions predominating at 49.1% of observations. Winter temperatures can drop to -33°C, while summer peaks reach 26°C, presenting substantial seasonal operational challenges. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots characterize the typical wind environment.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.771900, -74.528099, Chapais Airport features a single asphalt runway (04/22) measuring 6496 feet in length. The surrounding terrain likely includes boreal forest typical of northern Quebec, with potential implications for wind patterns and visual navigation references.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% compatibility to prevailing winds and an average crosswind component of only 5.1 knots. Pilots should anticipate reduced visibility potential, with observations showing 5.9% of reports featuring visibility below 3 statute miles, and occasional fog events at 0.6% of recorded periods.

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.