Goderich Airport

CYGD

Goderich, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:00Z

No METAR Available for CYGD

Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: CYXU
Weather Source: London Airport (CYXU)
Distance: 50nm / 93km from CYGD

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
20°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXU 041400Z 02004KT 1/8SM R15/0700FT/N FZFG VV001 M03/M03 A3027 RMK FG8 SLP264
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (712 ft)
Pressure Alt
360 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,629 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF CYXU 041140Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT 1/4SM FZFG VV002 TEMPO 0412/0413 1/2SM FZFG BECMG 0413/0415 P6SM NSW SCT006 FM041500 13005KT P6SM SCT006 TEMPO 0415/0416 5SM BR BKN006 FM041600 13007KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0422/0424 VRB03KT FM050400 07005KT P6SM SCT004 BKN020 PROB30 0504/0509 2SM BR BKN004 OVC020 FM050900 07007KT 6SM -RA -DZ BR BKN004 OVC015 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:00Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
16:00Z FM041600
+1h
VFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
YGD
05 ✈️
23
10
28
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
1,870 ft 80 ft GRS 30°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
10/28 3,000 ft 50 ft ASP 91°
1.3 kt 3.8 kt
71° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 122°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
102° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Goderich Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 712 ft MSL

Location

City: Goderich
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.766899°
Longitude: -81.710602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 1,870 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Goderich Airport

Overview

Goderich Airport (CYGD) serves the southwestern Ontario region, located near the town of Goderich. Situated at an elevation of 712 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. Its strategic location and multiple runways support various general aviation, training, and potentially commercial light aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's geographic position near Lake Huron suggests potential for variable wind conditions and lake-effect weather patterns. With three runways (05/23, 10/28, and 14/32) offering different orientations, pilots have multiple options for landing based on wind direction. The runway lengths range from 1,870 feet (grass surface) to 5,000 feet (asphalt), providing flexibility for different aircraft types.

Notable Features

Goderich Airport features a diverse runway configuration with surfaces including grass and asphalt. The longest runway (14/32) at 5,000 feet can accommodate larger general aviation aircraft and provides substantial operational versatility. The airport's coordinates (43.766899, -81.710602) place it in a region with relatively flat terrain typical of southwestern Ontario's agricultural landscape.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared to utilize different runways based on prevailing wind conditions, with the 10/28 (3,000 ft asphalt) and 14/32 (5,000 ft asphalt) runways offering primary all-weather surfaces. The presence of a shorter grass runway (05/23 at 1,870 ft) provides additional operational flexibility for lighter aircraft and specific training scenarios. Careful attention to wind direction and runway length is recommended during flight 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
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.