Calgary International Airport

CYYC / YYC

Calgary, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
4kt
150°
40 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYC 171600Z 15004KT 120V260 40SM FEW070 FEW250 01/M09 A3004 RMK AC1CI1 AC TR CI TR SLP226

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,557ft
FEW 7,000ft AGL
FEW 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,557ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,557ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.54 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,557 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,437 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,611 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYC 171440Z 1715/1812 20007KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1715/1717 30010KT FM171800 30012G22KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1718/1720 35015G25KT BECMG 1720/1722 35020G30KT FM180200 35015G25KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1802/1804 35010KT FM180900 35012KT P6SM SCT060 TEMPO 1809/1812 BKN060 RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM171800
+2h
VFR 300° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 350° 15kt
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 350° 20kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYC
08
26
11
29
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,200 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
11/29 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 119°
↑ 3.4kt ↔ 2.1kt
31° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
14,000 ft 200 ft CONC 180°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
12,675 ft 200 ft ASP 180°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Calgary International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYC
IATA Code: YYC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,557 ft MSL

Location

City: Calgary
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.118822°
Longitude: -114.009933°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 14,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 12,675 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport (CYYC/YYC) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Calgary, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,557 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (08/26, 11/29, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP and CONC surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.