Ignace Municipal Airport

CZUC / ZUC

Ignace, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

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Currently using: CYXL
Weather Source: Sioux Lookout Airport (CYXL)
Distance: 42nm / 77km from CZUC

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
5 kt
50°
15 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXL 041300Z 05005KT 010V100 15SM SCT010 BKN030 OVC120 M11/M14 A3014 RMK SC4SC2AC2 SLP243

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,435 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 12,000 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,435 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,435 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,435 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,435 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,203 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,573 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXL 040740Z 0408/0420 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 OVC100 TEMPO 0408/0411 5SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC040 FM041100 05005KT P6SM BKN025 OVC080 TEMPO 0411/0414 3SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC080 FM041400 05007KT P6SM SCT008 OVC025 TEMPO 0414/0420 4SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC015 PROB30 0414/0420 2SM -FZDZ BR OVC006 RMK NXT FCST BY 041400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+1h
MVFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Snow, Mist
14:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Mist, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ZUC
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
 3,512 ft 75 ft ASP 49°
↑ 5.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ignace Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZUC
IATA Code: ZUC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,435 ft MSL

Location

City: Ignace
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.428204°
Longitude: -91.720418°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,512 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
50°@5kt
Density Alt
1435ft, -11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYIB N/A
Atikokan Municipal Airport
39nm
73km
CYXL VFR
Sioux Lookout Airport
42nm
77km
CYHD MVFR
Dryden Regional Airport
47nm
86km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ignace Municipal Airport

Overview

Ignace Municipal Airport (CZUC) is a medium-sized airport located in Ignace, Ontario, Canada. Situated at coordinates 49.428204, -91.720418, the airport serves the local transportation needs of the Ignace region, providing critical aviation infrastructure in northwestern Ontario.

Flying Conditions

The airport elevation of 1435 feet MSL places it in a terrain environment with potential for variable weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical northwestern Ontario weather patterns, which can include rapid changes in visibility and wind conditions, particularly during transitional seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) with an asphalt surface measuring 3512 feet in length. Its geographic position suggests potential challenges related to regional terrain, including potential wind shear and localized atmospheric variations typical of the Canadian shield landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 provides a primary approach vector aligned with the local terrain. Given the runway's moderate length of 3512 feet, pilots should carefully assess aircraft performance parameters and current meteorological conditions prior to landing, particularly during challenging seasonal transitions.

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.