Sandspit Airport

CYZP / YZP

Sandspit, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
6 kt
230°
9 SM
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZP 050300Z AUTO 23006KT 200V280 9SM BKN043 BKN120 05/00 A2999 RMK SLP158

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,321 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,021 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-62 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,257 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZP 050040Z 0501/0513 25012G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0501/0509 5SM -RA BR BKN020 BECMG 0505/0507 20010G20KT FM050900 17010G20KT P6SM SCT008 OVC025 TEMPO 0509/0513 3SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC015 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
05:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 200° 10 kt
09:00Z FM050900
+6h
MVFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZP
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,120 ft 150 ft ASP 144°
1.0 kt 5.9 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 - CYZP

8,031 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61%
MVFR
27%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
2.4%

Sandspit Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 12.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 18°C with an average of 6.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 12.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
1.7%
E
5%
SE
31.1%
S
21.4%
SW
10%
W
14.6%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -3°C to 18°C
-3°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sandspit Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZP
IATA Code: YZP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandspit
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.254299°
Longitude: -131.813995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,120 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sandspit Airport

Overview

Sandspit Airport serves the community of Sandspit, located on Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) in British Columbia, Canada. Situated at a low elevation of 21 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential air transportation services to the remote coastal region. The airport supports regional connectivity with its single 5,120-foot asphalted runway.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sandspit Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 64% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southeastern winds averaging 12.3 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 46 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 18°C, with an average of 7°C, suggesting potential for moderate icing and temperature-related considerations during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location at coordinates 53.254299, -131.813995 presents unique geographical challenges for pilots. Proximity to marine environments typically introduces complex local weather patterns, including potential marine layer formations and rapid visibility changes. The runway orientation (13/31) appears well-aligned with prevailing wind directions, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 experiences an average crosswind of 5.6 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Statistically, September, October, and January offer the best Visual Flight Rules conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility, with observations showing 2.7% of recorded times having visibility below 3 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.5%).

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.