Sudbury Airport

CYSB / YSB

Sudbury, CA

Last Updated
Jul 26, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
240°
20 SM
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYSB 261700Z 24006KT 170V270 20SM BKN028 BKN048 25/17 A2985 RMK CU5SC2 SLP109 DENSITY ALT 2700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,141 ft
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,941 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,941 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sudbury Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 20 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 14:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,141 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,209 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,683 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYSB 261340Z 2614/2702 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 2614/2623 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 BECMG 2614/2616 20010KT FM270000 20010KT P6SM SCT010 BECMG 2700/2702 4SM -DZ BR BKN005 RMK NXT FCST BY 262000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:03Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
00:00Z FM270000
+6h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YSB
04
22 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,600 ft 200 ft ASP 28°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
12/30 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
4.2 kt 4.3 kt
134° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYSB

9,014 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.8%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
6.7%

Sudbury Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.3%
N
13.7%
S
16.6%
W
12.1%
NE
12%
NW
12.9%
SE
8%
SW
15.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -33°C to 35°C
-33°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 14.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.2%
Fog Frequency: 6.1%

Best Months for VFR

June September July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,014 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sudbury Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYSB
IATA Code: YSB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,141 ft MSL

Location

City: Sudbury
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.625000°
Longitude: -80.798897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sudbury Airport

Overview

Sudbury Airport serves the Greater Sudbury region in Ontario, Canada, functioning as a medium-sized airport critical for regional transportation and aviation activities. Located at 46.625000, -80.798897 with an elevation of 1141 ft MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for northeastern Ontario. Its two asphalt runways support diverse aviation operations in this northern Canadian environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Sudbury Airport demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 56.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from -30°C to 27°C, creating challenging seasonal transitions, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the northwest at an average of 8.6 knots. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with average visibility around 13.9 statute miles and occasional fog occurrence at 6.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 04/22 measuring 6600 feet and 12/30 measuring 5000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.6 and 5.5 knots respectively. The airport's elevation and geographic location in northern Ontario suggest potential for challenging winter flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing northwest winds at 315 degrees suggest runway 04/22 and 12/30 will generally provide favorable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 11.8% IFR and 9.4% low IFR conditions recorded. Wind speeds reaching maximum of 31 knots indicate potential turbulence, particularly during transitional seasons, requiring heightened situational awareness during arrivals and departures.

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

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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.