Matagami Airport

CYNM / YNM

Matagami, CA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
5 kt
180°
9 SM
Visibility
8,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYNM 220200Z AUTO 18005KT 9SM OVC086 04/M04 A2989 RMK SLP138

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 918 ft
OVC 8,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,518 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Matagami Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 8600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (918 ft)
Pressure Alt
956 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -144 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YNM
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYNM

12,385 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36%
MVFR
42.5%
IFR
18.1%
LIFR
3.3%

Matagami Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
2.9%
E
3.9%
SE
8%
S
20.7%
SW
7.4%
W
16.9%
NW
27.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -8°C
Range: -36°C to 27°C
-36°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 6.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 9%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 12,385 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Matagami Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYNM
IATA Code: YNM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 918 ft MSL

Location

City: Matagami
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.761700°
Longitude: -77.802803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Matagami Airport

Overview

Matagami Airport serves the Matagami region in Quebec, Canada, functioning as a critical transportation infrastructure for the area. Located at an elevation of 918 ft MSL, the airport provides essential connectivity for regional and resource-sector aviation operations in a remote northern landscape.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Matagami Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Meteorological Conditions (VFR) occurring 30.8% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions prevalent at 45.5%. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions, with IFR and Low IFR conditions accounting for 23.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -33°C to 27°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (15/33) measuring 5000 feet with an asphalted surface, oriented to accommodate the prevailing northwest winds. Wind patterns demonstrate a consistent northwestern flow at an average of 8.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 28 knots and calm conditions occurring 2.9% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 3.9 knots. Visibility averages 6.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 8.5% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for 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

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.