Val-d'Or Airport

CYVO / YVO

Val-d'Or, CA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
160°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVO 220000Z 16009KT 15SM FEW065 FEW240 03/M04 A2992 RMK SC1CI1 SC TR SLP154

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,107 ft
FEW 6,500 ft AGL
FEW 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,607 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,107 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Val-d'Or Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 6,500 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,500 ft, few at 24,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,107 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,115 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -59 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYVO 212340Z 2200/2212 14010G20KT P6SM FEW050 BECMG 2200/2202 16005KT FM220700 18005KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 2209/2211 31005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 220600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM220700
+6h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 310° 5 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVO
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
8.5 kt 3.1 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 - CYVO

8,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46%
MVFR
33.3%
IFR
15.7%
LIFR
5%

Val-d'Or Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 8.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
5.2%
E
3.9%
SE
7.4%
S
24.4%
SW
10.2%
W
17.8%
NW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.7°C
Range: -35°C to 27°C
-35°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 8.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Val-d'Or Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVO
IATA Code: YVO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,107 ft MSL

Location

City: Val-d'Or
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.053299°
Longitude: -77.782799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Val-d'Or Airport

Overview

Val-d'Or Airport serves the mining and resource region of northwestern Quebec, providing critical transportation infrastructure for remote communities and industrial operations. Located at 1107 ft MSL near 48.053299, -77.782799, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft with its substantial 10,000 ft asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect significant weather variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 40.8% of the time and marginal VFR conditions covering an additional 37.4% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -33°C to 27°C, creating potential challenges for aircraft performance and icing conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (18/36) offers excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. The geographic location suggests potential terrain considerations typical of northwestern Quebec's boreal landscape, with potential impact on local weather patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur predominantly in September, October, and January, offering more predictable weather for pilots. With an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles and only 8.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles, instrument-rated pilots have reasonable approach flexibility. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog events, which occur in approximately 2% 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

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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.