Rouyn Noranda Airport

CYUY / YUY

Rouyn-Noranda, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
22:25Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
8 kt
20°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYUY 042225Z 02008KT 1 1/4SM -SN VV018 M08/M11 A3022 RMK SN8 SLP257
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (988 ft)
Pressure Alt
696 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,827 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYUY 041740Z 0418/0506 30010KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 TEMPO 0418/0421 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC030 PROB30 0419/0421 2SM -SN FM042100 34008KT 2SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0421/0423 5SM -SN OVC025 PROB40 0421/0423 1 1/2SM -SN FM042300 01008KT 1SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 0423/0506 3SM -SN OVC025 RMK NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+1h
IFR 10° 8 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
23:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUY
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,485 ft 150 ft ASP 62°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUY

5,730 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.6%
MVFR
33.7%
IFR
15.9%
LIFR
2.8%

Rouyn Noranda Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -38°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
4.9%
E
5.7%
SE
6.5%
S
21.2%
SW
13.3%
W
14.5%
NW
17%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.5°C
Range: -38°C to 27°C
-38°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 11.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,730 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rouyn Noranda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYUY
IATA Code: YUY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 988 ft MSL

Location

City: Rouyn-Noranda
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.206100°
Longitude: -78.835602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,485 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rouyn Noranda Airport

Overview

Rouyn Noranda Airport serves the mining and regional transportation needs of northwestern Quebec, Canada. Located at 48.206100, -78.835602 with an elevation of 988 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Rouyn-Noranda metropolitan area. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 7485ft runway, it supports diverse aircraft operations in a northern Canadian environment.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect significant weather variability at Rouyn Noranda, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 43.2% of observations. Winter temperatures plummet to -34°C, while summer peaks reach 27°C, creating challenging seasonal transitions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180° with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and calm conditions occur 5.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (08/26) is asphalted and offers consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Terrain surrounding the airport likely includes the characteristic Canadian Shield landscape of rocky outcrops and boreal forest. Visibility averages an excellent 11.4 statute miles, with only 5.8% of observations showing restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most stable VFR months for operations. The runway experiences an average crosswind of 5.1 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR and MVFR conditions combining for 53.5% of observations.

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.