Sept-Îles Airport

CYZV / YZV

Sept-Îles, CA

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
4 kt
350°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZV 141000Z 35004KT 15SM SKC M14/M17 A2984 RMK SLP110
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (180 ft)
Pressure Alt
278 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,159 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZV 140540Z 1406/1506 32005KT P6SM SKC FM141400 36005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120 FM141800 11005KT P6SM BKN020 FM142200 16005KT P6SM -SHSN SCT008 BKN015 OVC060 BECMG 1422/1424 04005KT FM150200 02005KT 4SM -SHSN SCT008 OVC015 PROB30 1502/1506 2 1/2SM -SHSN BKN008 OVC015 RMK NXT FCST BY 141200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM141400
+3h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM141800
+7h
MVFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
22:00Z FM142200
+11h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Snow

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
Active: 05
5,900 ft 200 ft ASP 29°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
09/27 6,552 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
79° angle
13/31 5,771 ft 200 ft ASP 109°
1.9 kt 3.5 kt
119° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZV

4,503 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
2.4%

Sept-Îles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 21°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 September, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.9%
NE
19.1%
E
14.1%
SE
2.6%
S
2.8%
SW
5.7%
W
14%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.1°C
Range: -31°C to 21°C
-31°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 17.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 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 4,503 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.