Slave Lake Airport

CYZH / YZH

Slave Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -16°C
13 kt
90° G20 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZH 042220Z AUTO 09013G20KT 9SM -SN SCT019 M11/M16 A2979 RMK ICE MISG SLP134

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,912 ft
SCT 1,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,812 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
945 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,912 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,040 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -621 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZH 041840Z 0419/0507 11015G25KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0419/0501 6SM -SN OVC020 PROB30 0419/0501 3/4SM -SN VV008 FM050100 11010KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0501/0507 4SM -SN OVC012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
01:00Z FM050100
+3h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
01:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZH
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,561 ft 100 ft ASP 114°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZH

7,536 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.8%
MVFR
32.4%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Slave Lake Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
1.4%
E
37.8%
SE
9.9%
S
2.2%
SW
2.7%
W
25.6%
NW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.4°C
Range: -39°C to 27°C
-39°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,536 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Slave Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZH
IATA Code: YZH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,912 ft MSL

Location

City: Slave Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.292945°
Longitude: -114.777276°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,561 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Slave Lake Airport

Overview

Slave Lake Airport serves the community of Slave Lake in Alberta, Canada, situated at an elevation of 1912 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northern Alberta, supporting regional transportation and local operational needs. Its strategic location offers access to the surrounding wilderness and resource-rich regions of northern Canada.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Slave Lake Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 58.3% of observations. Marginal VFR conditions occur 31.6% of the time, with occasional IFR (7.5%) and rare LIFR (2.6%) periods. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 27°C, with an average of -7.6°C, presenting challenges for winter operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) measuring 5,561 feet in length, oriented to accommodate the prevailing easterly winds. Winds typically originate from 90 degrees at an average speed of 8.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots. The airport experiences calm conditions 5% of the time, with consistently favorable wind alignment for runway 10/28.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate east-based wind conditions with an average crosswind of just 2.1 knots on runway 10/28. Visibility averages 7.7 statute miles, with rare instances of visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.3%). September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering the most predictable approach conditions.

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.