Ottawa / Gatineau Airport

CYND / YND

Gatineau, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -26°C
12 kt
330° G20 kt
3 SM
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYND 071700Z 33012G20KT 290V010 3SM -SHSN DRSN BKN028 M18/M26 A2997 RMK SF6 CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP158

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 211 ft
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,011 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (211 ft)
Pressure Alt
159 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,750 ft
ISA Deviation: -32.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYND 071537Z 0715/0802 31012G22KT 2SM -SN DRSN OVC040 TEMPO 0715/0716 6SM -SN FM071600 31012G22KT P6SM -SN BKN040 BKN100 TEMPO 0716/0718 3SM -SN DRSN PROB30 0716/0718 2 1/2SM -SN BLSN FM071800 31012G22KT P6SM -SN BKN040 FM072100 31012G22KT P6SM SCT040 TEMPO 0721/0802 BKN040 RMK NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:51Z BASE
+0h
IFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow, Drifting Snow
18:00Z FM071800
+1h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
21:00Z FM072100
+4h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YND
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
6.0 kt 10.4 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 - CYND

2,755 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.3%
MVFR
25.8%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
3.3%

Ottawa / Gatineau Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% 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 September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 7.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
4.5%
E
28.4%
SE
3.2%
S
4.6%
SW
10%
W
25.7%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.1°C
Range: -29°C to 29°C
-29°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 11.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,755 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.