Armstrong Airport

CYYW / YYW

Armstrong, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
3,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYW 040200Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC031 M12/M14 A3008 RMK SLP228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,058 ft
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,158 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,058 ft)
Pressure Alt
886 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,100 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYW
12
30
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 117°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
117° angle
18/36 2,940 ft 100 ft ASP 178°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYW

7,499 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.4%
MVFR
40.6%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
3.1%

Armstrong Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 16.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
2%
E
3.7%
SE
11.5%
S
11%
SW
3.5%
W
13.8%
NW
32%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.2°C
Range: -41°C to 29°C
-41°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,499 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Armstrong Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYW
IATA Code: YYW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,058 ft MSL

Location

City: Armstrong
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.290298°
Longitude: -88.909698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,940 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Armstrong Airport

Overview

Armstrong Airport serves the regional transportation needs in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Located at coordinates 50.290298, -88.909698, this medium-sized airport sits at an elevation of 1,058 feet above mean sea level. The airport features two asphalt runways supporting various aviation operations in this remote geographical area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Armstrong Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 48.5% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 39.3% of observation periods. Temperature ranges extensively from -34°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of -4.9°C, presenting challenging winter operations. Visibility typically remains good, averaging 7.8 statute miles, with only 1.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are predominantly from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots. Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind conditions (2.8 knots for Runway 12/30 and 4.8 knots for Runway 18/36). Calm wind conditions are observed in 17.7% of recorded meteorological reports.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. With two runways offering comprehensive wind coverage, aircraft have reliable approach options regardless of prevailing wind direction. The substantial runway lengths (4,000 feet and 2,940 feet) provide adequate space for most medium-sized aircraft operating in this region.

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

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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.