Sault Ste Marie Airport

CYAM / YAM

Sault Ste Marie, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
290°
15 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAM 042200Z 29006KT 15SM SCT039 BKN075 BKN240 07/01 A3009 RMK SC4AC1CI1 SLP199

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 630 ft
SCT 3,900 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
BKN 24,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,530 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,130 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,630 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (630 ft)
Pressure Alt
458 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -351 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYAM 041940Z 0420/0508 08005KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0420/0421 OVC020 FM042100 21006KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0421/0502 6SM BR OVC020 FM050200 VRB03KT 2SM BR FEW002 SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 0502/0506 1/2SM -FZDZ FG VV002 FM050600 06006KT 6SM BR OVC020 PROB30 0506/0508 2SM -FZDZ BR RMK NXT FCST BY 050200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+4h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
02:00Z PROB30
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Fog
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
MVFR 60° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YAM
04
22
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 33°
1.3 kt 5.8 kt
103° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
5.9 kt 1.0 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 - CYAM

5,845 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.7%
MVFR
31.9%
IFR
17.5%
LIFR
5.9%

Sault Ste Marie Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 10.7% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
6.4%
E
27.8%
SE
6.8%
S
5.3%
SW
7.9%
W
16.6%
NW
17.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.7°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 11.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 10.7%
Fog Frequency: 10.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,845 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sault Ste Marie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAM
IATA Code: YAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 630 ft MSL

Location

City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.483216°
Longitude: -84.508467°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sault Ste Marie Airport

Overview

Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM) serves the Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 46.483216, -84.508467, with an elevation of 630 feet MSL. Situated in northern Ontario, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Sault Ste Marie urban area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 44.4% of the time, but Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring frequently. Temperature ranges dramatically from -27°C to 28°C, with an average of 0.4°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that can impact flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel asphalt runways (04/22 and 12/30), each 6000 feet long, providing robust operational flexibility. Winds predominantly come from the east at an average of 9.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots, and calm conditions present 3.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 04/22 experiences an average crosswind of 7.2 knots, while runway 12/30 has a lower average crosswind of 4.9 knots. September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for flight operations.

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

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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.