Val-d'Or Airport

CYVO / YVO

Val-d'Or, CA

Last Updated
Mar 7, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
12 kt
160°
7 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVO 070700Z AUTO 16012KT 7SM -RA OVC005 01/00 A2979 RMK PCPN 0.5MM PAST HR SLP106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,107 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,607 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,107 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,235 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -179 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYVO 070702Z 0707/0718 17008KT 3SM -RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 0707/0711 P6SM -RA OVC010 PROB30 0708/0711 1SM -RA BR OVC003 FM071100 18010KT 1SM -DZ BR OVC003 TEMPO 0711/0718 6SM -RA BR OVC008 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:22Z BASE
+0h
IFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
08:00Z PROB30
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Rain, Mist
11:00Z FM071100
+4h
LIFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
11:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Rain, Mist, FCST, 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°
11.3 kt 4.1 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

6,370 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.1%
MVFR
36.1%
IFR
15.2%
LIFR
3.6%

Val-d'Or Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
4.6%
E
2.7%
SE
7.4%
S
25.1%
SW
10.5%
W
19.9%
NW
16.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.1°C
Range: -35°C to 27°C
-35°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,370 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.