Rouyn Noranda Airport

CYUY / YUY

Rouyn-Noranda, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
3 kt
250°
5 SM
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYUY 170600Z 25003KT 5SM BR OVC043 M01/M01 A2989 RMK SC8 SLP141

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 988 ft
OVC 4,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,288 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (988 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,026 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -657 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYUY 170540Z 1706/1718 24005KT 3SM -FZDZ BR OVC007 TEMPO 1706/1708 6SM -SN OVC030 FM170800 27007KT 6SM BR BKN030 TEMPO 1708/1715 2SM BR BKN007 PROB30 1708/1714 2SM -FZDZ BR FM171500 27010KT P6SM SCT015 TEMPO 1715/1717 BKN010 FM171700 27010G20KT P6SM BKN040 RMK NXT FCST BY 171200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:22Z BASE
+0h
IFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Mist
08:00Z FM170800
+2h
VFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
08:00Z PROB30
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Light Freezing Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUY
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,485 ft 150 ft ASP 62°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUY

5,244 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.2%
MVFR
33.9%
IFR
16.9%
LIFR
2.9%

Rouyn Noranda Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 6.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.4%
NE
4.6%
E
5.1%
SE
6.6%
S
21.8%
SW
12.8%
W
14.7%
NW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -5°C
Range: -38°C to 27°C
-38°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 11.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,244 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rouyn Noranda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYUY
IATA Code: YUY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 988 ft MSL

Location

City: Rouyn-Noranda
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.206100°
Longitude: -78.835602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,485 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rouyn Noranda Airport

Overview

Rouyn Noranda Airport serves the mining and regional transportation needs of northwestern Quebec, Canada. Located at 48.206100, -78.835602 with an elevation of 988 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Rouyn-Noranda metropolitan area. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 7485ft runway, it supports diverse aircraft operations in a northern Canadian environment.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect significant weather variability at Rouyn Noranda, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 43.2% of observations. Winter temperatures plummet to -34°C, while summer peaks reach 27°C, creating challenging seasonal transitions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180° with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and calm conditions occur 5.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (08/26) is asphalted and offers consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Terrain surrounding the airport likely includes the characteristic Canadian Shield landscape of rocky outcrops and boreal forest. Visibility averages an excellent 11.4 statute miles, with only 5.8% of observations showing restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most stable VFR months for operations. The runway experiences an average crosswind of 5.1 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR and MVFR conditions combining for 53.5% of observations.

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.