Mackenzie Airport

CYZY

Mackenzie, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 04:47Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
04:47Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
14 kt
10° G26 kt
9 SM
Visibility
8,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZY 170447Z AUTO 01014G26KT 290V090 9SM OVC086 M13/M22 A2971 RMK SLP111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,264 ft
OVC 8,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,864 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
931 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,264 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,482 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -335 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZY 170319Z 1703/1709 05015G30KT P6SM OVC080 TEMPO 1703/1709 5SM -SN BR OVC060 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 170700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZY
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,033 ft 100 ft ASP 186°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZY

7,638 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.3%
MVFR
39.2%
IFR
14.1%
LIFR
5.4%

Mackenzie Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% 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, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
3%
E
3.2%
SE
31%
S
27.7%
SW
1.3%
W
1.4%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.3°C
Range: -36°C to 24°C
-36°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,638 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.