Fort McMurray Airport

CYMM / YMM

Fort McMurray, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 12:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
12:51Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
13 kt
310°
9 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYMM 061251Z AUTO 31013KT 9SM BKN017 OVC081 M12/M14 A2980 RMK SLP123

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,211 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 8,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,911 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,311 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,211 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,339 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,610 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYMM 061254Z 0613/0701 31010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 TEMPO 0613/0615 BKN015 BKN080 FM061700 32010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN050 TEMPO 0617/0619 BKN015 BKN050 FM061900 32010KT P6SM BKN030 OVC060 TEMPO 0619/0701 2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 061900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
17:00Z FM061700
+4h
VFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
19:00Z FM061900
+6h
VFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YMM
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,503 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYMM

7,160 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.5%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
2.4%

Fort McMurray Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
2.8%
E
21.6%
SE
11%
S
4.3%
SW
10.4%
W
12.8%
NW
25.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.1°C
Range: -43°C to 30°C
-43°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,160 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort McMurray Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYMM
IATA Code: YMM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,211 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort McMurray
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.653301°
Longitude: -111.222000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,503 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Fort McMurray Airport

Overview

Fort McMurray Airport serves the oil sands region of northeastern Alberta, supporting critical resource development and transportation infrastructure. Located at 56.653301, -111.222000 with an elevation of 1211 ft MSL, the airport is a medium-sized facility crucial for regional commercial and industrial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Fort McMurray presents significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 59.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -40°C to 30°C, with an average of -9.1°C, requiring careful pre-flight planning and potential cold weather operational considerations. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, averaging 7.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 36 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single primary runway (08/26) measuring 7503 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates 100% runway favorability for 08/26, with an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. Visibility averages 7.7 statute miles, with limited instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring in 5.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR conditions present 29.3% of the time and IFR conditions occurring in 8.4% of observations. Calm wind conditions exist 4.7% of the time, with prevailing northwest winds influencing approach and departure strategies.

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.