Ottawa / Gatineau Airport

CYND / YND

Gatineau, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
02:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
15 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYND 050200Z 00000KT 15SM BKN200 M01/M03 A3019 RMK CI5 LAST STFD OBS/NXT 051200Z SLP228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 211 ft
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,211 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (211 ft)
Pressure Alt
-52 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,921 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYND 042340Z 0500/0502 22007KT P6SM FEW220 RMK NXT FCST BY 051400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YND
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
75° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYND

3,178 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.4%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
2.9%

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 7.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
4.4%
E
29.9%
SE
2.9%
S
4.3%
SW
9.6%
W
24.1%
NW
11.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.9°C
Range: -29°C to 29°C
-29°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 11.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,178 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYND
IATA Code: YND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 211 ft MSL

Location

City: Gatineau
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.521702°
Longitude: -75.563599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ottawa / Gatineau Airport

Overview

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (CYND) serves the National Capital Region, strategically located between Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec. As a medium-sized airport positioned at 211 ft MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area, supporting general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 60.1% of observations indicating clear weather and an average visibility of 11.8 statute miles. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -27°C to 29°C, requiring careful pre-flight planning and potential winter operations considerations. The most consistent VFR months are September, October, and December.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 09/27, 6,000 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. Prevailing winds from the east (90°) at an average of 7.4 knots create predictable wind conditions, with maximum recorded gusts of 26 knots. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 6.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of just 2.8 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility periods, as 7.4% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles and 3.8% indicate fog conditions. Standard preparation for variable weather conditions is recommended.

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.