Goose Bay Airport

CYYR / YYR

Goose Bay, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 04:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
04:42Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
0 kt
15 SM
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYYR 170442Z 00000KT 15SM -SHSN OVC047 M07/M08 A3015 RMK SC8 DENSITY ALT -2821FT SLP214

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 160 ft
OVC 4,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,860 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (160 ft)
Pressure Alt
-73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,675 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYR 162340Z 1700/1806 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060 FM170700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 OVC040 FM171200 22005KT P6SM FEW020 BKN030 BKN100 BECMG 1716/1718 20008KT FM180300 18005KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 FM180500 15005KT 6SM -SN BKN015 OVC025 RMK NXT FCST BY 170600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
07:00Z FM170700
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
12:00Z FM171200
+7h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 200° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYR
08
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 11,046 ft 209 ft ASP 54°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
54° angle
15/33 9,580 ft 200 ft ASP 133°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
133° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYR

4,903 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.2%
MVFR
30.7%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
4.5%

Goose Bay Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
10.3%
E
2.1%
SE
1.9%
S
9.6%
SW
21.2%
W
27.2%
NW
13.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.5°C
Range: -28°C to 24°C
-28°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,903 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Goose Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYR
IATA Code: YYR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 160 ft MSL

Location

City: Goose Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.319199°
Longitude: -60.425800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 11,046 ft
Width: 209 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,580 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Goose Bay Airport

Overview

Goose Bay Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in Labrador, Canada, positioned at 53.319199, -60.425800. Located at 160 feet mean sea level, the airport features two substantial asphalt runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic northeastern Canadian location makes it significant for regional and transiting aviation.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevalent approximately 59.1% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 24°C, with an average of -2.4°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature fluctuations. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.5 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with occasional strong gusts reaching up to 42 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (08/26 and 15/33) provides operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.9 and 6.3 knots respectively. The extensive runway lengths (11,046 and 9,580 feet) accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and support complex operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 12.3 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring 4.2% of the time). Instrument meteorological conditions are present approximately 13.9% of observations, with IFR and LIFR conditions requiring enhanced navigation techniques. September, January, and October statistically offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions for pilots.

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.