Chapais Airport

CYMT / YMT

Chibougamau, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:11Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
21:11Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
9 kt
300° G20 kt
6 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYMT 042111Z AUTO 30009G20KT 6SM -SN OVC033 M15/M20 A3015 RMK SLP249

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,270 ft
OVC 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,570 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,270 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,038 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,257 ft
ISA Deviation: -27.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYMT 041740Z 0418/0501 30012G22KT P6SM SCT040 TEMPO 0418/0422 5SM -SHSN BLSN SCT020 BKN040 FM042200 32010G20KT P6SM -SN BKN025 BKN100 TEMPO 0422/0501 4SM -SN BLSN BKN020 BKN100 PROB30 0422/0501 2SM -SN BLSN RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 051300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z FM042200
+1h
MVFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow
22:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, Blowing Snow
22:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Light Snow, Blowing Snow, FCST, FCST

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: 04
6,496 ft 150 ft ASP 28°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYMT

10,289 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
33.3%
MVFR
48.5%
IFR
15.4%
LIFR
2.7%

Chapais Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 33.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.1% 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: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
3.2%
E
6.7%
SE
8.1%
S
17.5%
SW
14.3%
W
26.3%
NW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.9°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 10,289 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.