Sept-Îles Airport

CYZV / YZV

Sept-Îles, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -30°C
11 kt
310° G18 kt
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZV 050400Z 31011G18KT 15SM FEW035 M19/M30 A3029 RMK SC1 SLP263

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 180 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,680 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (180 ft)
Pressure Alt
-203 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,240 ft
ISA Deviation: -33.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZV 042340Z 0500/0524 32012G22KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0501/0503 30008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZV
05
23
09
27
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,900 ft 200 ft ASP 29°
2.1 kt 10.8 kt
79° angle
09/27 6,552 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
5.3 kt 9.6 kt
119° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,771 ft 200 ft ASP 109°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZV

5,066 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.3%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
2.5%

Sept-Îles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.5%
NE
19.6%
E
14.3%
SE
3.1%
S
3%
SW
5.4%
W
13.8%
NW
16.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.6°C
Range: -31°C to 21°C
-31°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 17.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,066 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sept-Îles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZV
IATA Code: YZV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 180 ft MSL

Location

City: Sept-Îles
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.223301°
Longitude: -66.265602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,900 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,552 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,771 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sept-Îles Airport

Overview

Sept-Îles Airport serves the northeastern Quebec maritime region, providing critical transportation infrastructure for a remote coastal area. Located at 50.223301, -66.265602 with an elevation of 180 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and commercial aviation needs. Its three paved runways range from 5771ft to 6552ft, accommodating diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather data indicates highly variable conditions typical of northeastern Canada, with significant seasonal temperature fluctuations from -31°C to 21°C. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominate 70.6% of the time, though pilots should anticipate Marginal VFR (14.9%) and Instrument Flight Rules (11.8%) scenarios. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (05/23, 09/27, and 13/31) offer excellent wind coverage, with each runway demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignment. Average crosswinds remain consistently moderate, ranging between 4.4 and 5.1 knots across runway configurations. The coastal location suggests potential for rapid weather changes and marine-influenced atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Optimal visual flying conditions occur during September, October, and November, offering the most stable weather windows. Average visibility exceeds 17.7 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility events, including 4.5% occurrence of fog and 7.4% of conditions below 3 statute miles. All runways provide reliable wind alignment, enabling flexible approach and departure options.

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.