Mackenzie Airport

CYZY

Mackenzie, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
7 kt
160°
9 SM
Visibility
7,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZY 042200Z AUTO 16007KT 9SM SCT060 BKN077 03/00 A2962 RMK SLP068

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,264 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,264 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,964 ft AMSL
QNH
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
928 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,264 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,572 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,675 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZY 041840Z 0419/0507 VRB03KT P6SM BKN008 TEMPO 0419/0421 SCT008 BKN040 FM042100 15007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 0421/0507 4SM -RASN BR BKN015 BKN040 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:52Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZY
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,033 ft 100 ft ASP 186°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZY

8,430 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.5%
MVFR
38.3%
IFR
13.3%
LIFR
4.9%

Mackenzie Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
3.2%
E
3.2%
SE
29.7%
S
28%
SW
1.5%
W
2%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.8°C
Range: -36°C to 24°C
-36°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,430 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mackenzie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,264 ft MSL

Location

City: Mackenzie
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.297786°
Longitude: -123.133907°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,033 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mackenzie Airport

Overview

Mackenzie Airport serves the community of Mackenzie, British Columbia, located at an elevation of 2,264 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features a single asphalt runway (17/35) measuring 5,033 feet in length, supporting regional aviation needs in this northern Canadian location.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 42.2% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 37.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 24°C, with an average of -3.4°C, presenting significant potential for challenging winter operations. Average visibility is 7.8 statute miles, with occasional restrictions (3.7% of observations below 3SM and 1.5% fog incidents).

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at coordinates 55.297786, -123.133907 places it in a northern region with predictable wind patterns. Prevailing winds consistently come from the southeast (135°) at an average of 5.6 knots, with maximum recorded winds of 19 knots and calm conditions 11.6% of the time. Calm periods are relatively infrequent, suggesting generally consistent wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a low average crosswind of just 1.9 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations, providing pilots with predictable flight planning windows. Pilots should anticipate potential winter weather challenges given the significant temperature variability and occasional reduced visibility 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.

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.