Timmins/Victor M. Power

CYTS / YTS

Timmins, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
10 kt
70° G16 kt
15 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTS 050700Z 07010G16KT 15SM -SN FEW017 OVC035 M16/M20 A3039 RMK SC1SC7 SLP321

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 967 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,667 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,467 ft AMSL
QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (967 ft)
Pressure Alt
495 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,993 ft
ISA Deviation: -29.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTS 050140Z 0502/0514 02012KT 1SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0502/0504 6SM -SN OVC030 FM050400 03008KT 2SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0504/0508 6SM -SN OVC030 PROB30 0504/0508 1SM -SHSN FM050800 06008KT 5SM -SN BKN015 OVC030 TEMPO 0508/0514 P6SM NSW SCT015 OVC030 RMK NXT FCST BY 050800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:21Z BASE
+0h
IFR 20° 12 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
08:00Z FM050800
+1h
MVFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow
08:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 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°
6.6 kt 7.5 kt
49° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,903 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - CYTS

4,811 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.1%
MVFR
32.3%
IFR
15%
LIFR
3.6%

Timmins/Victor M. Power is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
5%
E
4.8%
SE
8.8%
S
23.9%
SW
8.6%
W
17.9%
NW
19.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.3°C
Range: -37°C to 28°C
-37°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,811 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.