Brandon Municipal Airport

CYBR / YBR

Brandon, CA

Last Updated
Jun 25, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
250°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBR 251200Z 25004KT 15SM FEW130 10/09 A3009 RMK AC1 SLP200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,343 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,343 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brandon Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 13,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 12:00Z and 13:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST between 19:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,171 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 893 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBR 251140Z 2512/2524 29005KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2512/2513 1SM BR FM251400 08005KT P6SM FEW020 SCT060 FM251900 12006KT P6SM SCT060 TEMPO 2519/2524 VRB15G25KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT050CB BKN070 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 251800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM251400
+2h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM251900
+7h
VFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBR
02
20
08
26 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 2,795 ft 100 ft ASP 20°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
130° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
14/32 3,000 ft 60 ft GVL 150°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBR

8,975 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.9%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.7%

Brandon Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.7%
N
7.9%
S
3.9%
W
23.6%
NE
12.9%
NW
16.9%
SE
7.5%
SW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.3°C
Range: -39°C to 35°C
-39°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

May June November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,975 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brandon Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBR
IATA Code: YBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,343 ft MSL

Location

City: Brandon
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.910000°
Longitude: -99.951897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,795 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Brandon Municipal Airport

Overview

Brandon Municipal Airport serves the Brandon, Manitoba region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1343 ft above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 49.910000, -99.951897, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local community and regional transportation needs. Its three runways offer diverse operational capabilities for different aircraft types and weather conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brandon Municipal Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 62.1% of the time. Pilots can expect western winds averaging 9.7 knots, with potential gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -33°C to a high of 31°C, suggesting substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: two asphalt (ASP) runways and one gravel (GVL) runway. Runway lengths range from 2795 ft to 6500 ft, providing flexibility for various aircraft categories. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components between 4.8 and 7.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally favorable approach conditions, with good visibility averaging 10.6 statute miles. The best visual meteorological conditions occur during October, November, and January. When planning approaches, be aware that instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) occur approximately 14% of the time, requiring additional preparation and potential alternate planning.

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
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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.