St. John's International Airport

CYYT / YYT

St. John's, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 11:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:51Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
13 kt
260°
8 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYYT 041151Z 26013KT 8SM BKN009 BKN061 OVC082 15/15 A2957 RMK SF6SC1AC1 SLP014 DENSITY ALT 1100FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 461 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
BKN 6,100 ft AGL
OVC 8,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,361 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,561 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,661 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

St. John's International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,200 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 13 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Fog, Mist, Fog, Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 12:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (461 ft)
Pressure Alt
829 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 940 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYT 041141Z 0412/0512 26012KT 1/2SM -SHRA FG OVC002 TEMPO 0412/0413 6SM BR SCT002 OVC120 FM041300 27012KT 3SM BR BKN005 BECMG 0413/0415 P6SM NSW FEW005 FM041600 27012G22KT P6SM FEW008 BECMG 0500/0502 26010KT FM050300 29008KT 6SM BR FEW002 BECMG 0503/0505 1/2SM FG VV002 FM050900 35010KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC002 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:08Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Showers Rain, Fog
13:00Z FM041300
+1h
IFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
13:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM041600
+4h
VFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYT
02
20
10
28 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,028 ft 100 ft ASP 356°
1.4 kt 12.9 kt
96° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,502 ft 200 ft ASP 86°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
16/34 7,005 ft 197 ft ASP 142°
6.1 kt 11.5 kt
118° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYT

10,878 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.9%
MVFR
20.6%
IFR
15.4%
LIFR
15.1%

St. John's International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 15.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 56 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 7.1% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 15.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 56 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.9%
N
12.3%
S
14.2%
W
29%
NE
7.2%
NW
11.1%
SE
7.2%
SW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -14°C to 23°C
-14°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 12.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.1%
Fog Frequency: 19.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,878 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St. John's International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYT
IATA Code: YYT
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 461 ft MSL

Location

City: St. John's
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.618599°
Longitude: -52.751900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,028 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 8,502 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,005 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About St. John's International Airport

Overview

St. John's International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in Newfoundland, Canada, located at coordinates 47.618599, -52.751900. Situated at an elevation of 461 feet mean sea level, this large airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the eastern Canadian region. The airport supports multiple runway configurations that can accommodate a wide range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's three asphalt runways offer versatile operational capabilities, with lengths ranging from 5,028 to 8,502 feet. Located in an eastern coastal environment, St. John's experiences variable weather conditions typical of the Newfoundland maritime climate. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes and prepare for potential wind shifts across the airport's multiple runway orientations.

Notable Features

St. John's International Airport features three parallel and intersecting runways (02/20, 10/28, and 16/34), providing multiple approach and departure options. The airport's elevation of 461 feet and coastal location suggest potential terrain and wind considerations for arriving and departing aircraft. Runway surface types are consistently asphalt, supporting reliable ground operations across all runways.

Approach Considerations

With runway headings of 02/20, 10/28, and 16/34, pilots have multiple options for approach and departure based on prevailing wind conditions. The longest runway (10/28 at 8,502 feet) provides the most extensive landing and takeoff capabilities. Pilots should carefully assess current wind direction and runway length when planning approach and departure strategies.

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.