CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

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
Recent 50 min ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
7 kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZX 071700Z 04007KT 360V060 10SM -SHSN OVC017 M03/M06 A2953 RMK SC8 DENSITY ALT -1556FT /S01/ SLP003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
OVC 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,792 ft AMSL
QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
490 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,648 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZX 071404Z 0714/0812 VRB03KT P6SM -SHSN OVC025 TEMPO 0714/0718 3SM -SHSN OVC020 FM071800 03010KT P6SM BKN025 BKN150 TEMPO 0718/0723 P6SM -SHSN BKN020 FM072300 02005KT 5SM -SHSN OVC015 FM080300 02008KT P6SM BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Snow
18:00Z FM071800
+1h
MVFR 30° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
23:00Z FM072300
+6h
MVFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Snow

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: 08
8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 64°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZX

4,112 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
7%
LIFR
2.5%

CFB Greenwood is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
12.4%
E
4.7%
SE
4.1%
S
7.5%
SW
20.8%
W
27.8%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.9°C
Range: -19°C to 30°C
-19°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 11.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,112 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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

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.