CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
12 kt
260°
15 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZX 041600Z 26012KT 15SM SCT016 03/M01 A3011 RMK SC3 DENSITY ALT -1459FT SLP196

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,692 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
-111 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,529 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZX 041346Z 0413/0512 26010KT P6SM BKN010 BKN030 TEMPO 0413/0416 SCT010 BKN030 BECMG 0414/0415 26008G18KT FM041600 25012G22KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 0416/0418 BKN020 FM042000 24012G22KT P6SM FEW030 SCT150 SCT250 BECMG 0420/0422 24010KT FM050400 26008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN150 BECMG 0506/0508 04005KT FM050800 04008KT P6SM BKN012 BKN150 FM051000 04010KT P6SM -SHSN BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+3h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 240° 10 kt
04:00Z FM050400
+11h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YZX
08
26 ✈️
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 64°
↑ 12.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
↑ 9.2 kt • ↔ 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZX

4,835 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.4%
MVFR
38.7%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
2.2%

CFB Greenwood is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
13.2%
E
4.7%
SE
3.8%
S
7.1%
SW
19.8%
W
27.1%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.9°C
Range: -20°C to 30°C
-20°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 11.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,835 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

CFB Greenwood - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZX
IATA Code: YZX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 92 ft MSL

Location

City: Greenwood
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.984402°
Longitude: -64.916901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
260°@12kt
Density Alt
92ft, 3°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About CFB Greenwood

CFB Greenwood is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

CFB Greenwood is a medium airport located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, serving both military and potentially civilian aviation needs. Situated at an elevation of 92 feet MSL, the airport offers two substantial asphalt runways, each 8,000 feet long, providing robust operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CFB Greenwood demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 54% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 36.4% of observations. Pilots can expect a wide temperature range from -15°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.1°C, and should note that September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (08/26 and 12/30) oriented to accommodate prevailing westerly winds at 270 degrees. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswinds of 4.3 knots for 08/26 and 5.8 knots for 12/30, indicating generally favorable wind conditions for landing and takeoff.

Approach Considerations

Typical wind conditions suggest westerly winds averaging 8.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots. Visibility averages 11.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 2.9% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 1.2% experiencing fog 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.

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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.