Faro Airport

CZFA / ZFA

Faro, CA

Last Updated
Feb 13, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
22:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
6 kt
320°
30 SM
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZFA 132200Z CCA 32006KT 30SM SCT030 OVC041 M09/M12 A2974 RMK SC4SC4 LAST STFD OBS/NXT 141400Z SLP132

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,351 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,351 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,451 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
929 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,351 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,539 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 223 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZFA
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 113°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CZFA

1,780 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
1.4%

Faro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -52°C to 18°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, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 19.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
0.5%
E
16.6%
SE
30.6%
S
6.4%
SW
2.1%
W
7.4%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.8°C
Range: -52°C to 18°C
-52°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 25.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 8%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,780 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Faro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZFA
IATA Code: ZFA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,351 ft MSL

Location

City: Faro
Country: CA
Latitude: 62.207500°
Longitude: -133.376007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Faro Airport

Overview

Faro Airport (CZFA) is a medium-sized airport located in northern Canada at 62.207500, -133.376007, situated at an elevation of 2351 feet mean sea level. The airport serves regional aviation needs in a challenging northern environment, with a single runway (09/27) measuring 4000 feet in length with a gravel (GVL) surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 80.4% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Temperature variations are extreme, ranging from -52°C to 18°C, with an average of -10.7°C. Wind conditions are typically from the southeast at 135°, with an average speed of 5.8 knots and occasional peaks up to 18 knots, with calm conditions occurring 18.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (09/27) is positioned to take advantage of prevailing wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 25.6 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of occasional reduced visibility periods with 9.2% fog occurrences and 6.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, with the most consistent weather conditions. The runway experiences an average crosswind of 3.3 knots, which is typically manageable for most aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for potential winter conditions and significant temperature variations typical of the northern Canadian climate.

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.