Timmins/Victor M. Power

CYTS / YTS

Timmins, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:05Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
07:05Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
80°
5 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTS 100705Z 08004KT 050V140 5SM -RA OVC003 18/18 A2985 RMK SC8 SLP110 DENSITY ALT 1700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 967 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,267 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Timmins/Victor M. Power is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 300 feet and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is very low at 300 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 02:00Z and 14:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with FCST between 08:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (967 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,035 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,627 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTS 100140Z 1002/1014 VRB03KT P6SM FEW012 SCT060 OVC100 TEMPO 1002/1014 P6SM -SHRA SCT012 BKN060 OVC100 PROB30 1008/1012 OVC005 RMK NXT FCST BY 100800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
08:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 500 ft
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTS
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 21°
2.1 kt 3.4 kt
59° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,903 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTS

7,562 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.4%
MVFR
27.4%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
3.5%

Timmins/Victor M. Power is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
11.6%
S
21.5%
W
15.8%
NE
5.7%
NW
18.4%
SE
8.2%
SW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.8°C
Range: -37°C to 30°C
-37°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 12.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

June May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,562 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Timmins/Victor M. Power - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTS
IATA Code: YTS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 967 ft MSL

Location

City: Timmins
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.569698°
Longitude: -81.376701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,903 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Timmins/Victor M. Power

Overview

Timmins/Victor M. Power Airport serves the northeastern Ontario region, located in the city of Timmins at an elevation of 967 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation, resource industry support, and regional connectivity in a challenging northern Canadian environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYTS demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 48.1% of the time. Winter temperatures can drop to -36°C, while summer peaks at 28°C, creating dynamic seasonal flying challenges. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots that pilots must anticipate.

Notable Features

Both runways (03/21 and 10/28) are asphalt-surfaced with substantial lengths of 6000 and 4903 feet respectively. The airport experiences diverse meteorological conditions, including reduced visibility events, with observations showing below 3-mile visibility in 5.8% of recorded conditions and fog present 2.9% of the time. September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (4.9 knots for 03/21 and 4.5 knots for 10/28). Pilots should be prepared for potential instrument meteorological conditions, as IFR and MVFR conditions combine to represent 47.5% of observed weather patterns. The airport's moderate crosswind characteristics and substantial runway lengths provide flexibility for most aircraft 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

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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.