Sudbury Airport

CYSB / YSB

Sudbury, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
8 kt
220°
20 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYSB 041900Z 22008KT 20SM SCT200 05/M03 A3011 RMK CI4 SLP214

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,141 ft
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,141 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,141 ft)
Pressure Alt
939 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 13 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYSB 041940Z 0420/0508 22008KT P6SM FEW200 FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 OVC050 TEMPO 0500/0502 4SM -SNRA FEW008 OVC020 FM050200 VRB03KT 4SM -SN SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 0502/0505 2SM -FZDZ -SN OVC008 PROB40 0502/0505 1SM -FZDZ -SN RMK NXT FCST BY 050200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light SNRA
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow

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°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
114° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYSB

4,911 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.7%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
12.6%
LIFR
7.7%

Sudbury Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
9.2%
E
8.1%
SE
10.3%
S
17.1%
SW
13.9%
W
11.9%
NW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.7°C
Range: -33°C to 27°C
-33°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 13.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,911 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.