Fort Simpson Airport

CYFS / YFS

Fort Simpson, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
3kt
160°
6 SM
Visibility
22,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.08
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYFS 160500Z 16003KT 130V210 6SM FU FEW020 SCT160 BKN220 08/07 A3008 RMK FU1AC3CI2 FU TR VIS LWR SE SLP196

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 555ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
SCT 16,000ft AGL
BKN 22,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,555ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
16,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,555ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,555ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.08 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.53 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (555 ft)
Pressure Alt
395 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -312 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYFS 160033Z 1600/1612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN020 BECMG 1600/1601 SCT020 RMK NXT FCST BY 160600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFS
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 156°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Fort Simpson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFS
IATA Code: YFS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 555 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Simpson
Country: CA
Latitude: 61.760201°
Longitude: -121.237000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Fort Simpson Airport

Fort Simpson Airport (CYFS/YFS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fort Simpson, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 555 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.