Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport

CYZE / YZE

Gore Bay, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
05:51Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
10°
--
Visibility
100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZE 170551Z AUTO 01005KT 3/4SM BR BKN001 BKN050 M01/M01 A2995 RMK ICE PAST HR SLP154

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 623 ft
BKN 100 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
723 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,623 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (623 ft)
Pressure Alt
601 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,169 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZE 162105Z 1621/1623 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC005 TEMPO 1621/1622 3SM BR SCT005 OVC030 PROB30 1621/1622 3/4SM -FZRA BR FM162200 17008KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC004 TEMPO 1622/1623 6SM BR SCT004 OVC012 PROB30 1622/1623 1SM -FZDZ BR OVC003 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:58Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Snow, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZE
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 97°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZE

7,798 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
39%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
2.8%

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
9.3%
E
11%
SE
6.5%
S
12%
SW
11.2%
W
17.4%
NW
18.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.8°C
Range: -33°C to 25°C
-33°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,798 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZE
IATA Code: YZE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 623 ft MSL

Location

City: Gore Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.885300°
Longitude: -82.567802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport

Overview

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport serves the Manitoulin Island region in Ontario, Canada, providing critical aviation access to this remote area. Located at an elevation of 623 ft MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its 5500-foot asphalt runway designated 11/29.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYZE demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions occurring 44.4% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions at 39%. Pilots can expect prevailing westerly winds averaging 10.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from -24°C to 25°C. The most favorable VFR flying months are September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position on Manitoulin Island presents unique aviation challenges with potential for rapid weather changes. Runway 11/29 offers 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of 5.9 knots, which provides consistent operational flexibility for incoming and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds when planning approaches, with an average wind direction of 270 degrees. Visibility averages 7.5 statute miles, though 6.6% of observations show visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (0.3%) suggests generally good visual conditions for approach and landing.

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.