Wawa Airport

CYXZ / YXZ

Wawa, CA

Last Updated
Jun 26, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
180°
15 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXZ 260000Z 18004KT 15SM SCT085 BKN110 BKN130 14/12 A3000 RMK AC3AC2AC2 LASTOBS/NEXT261100UTC SLP165

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 942 ft
SCT 8,500 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,442 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,942 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,942 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wawa Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 12°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 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (942 ft)
Pressure Alt
860 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 966 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYXZ 252115Z 2521/2524 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 TEMPO 2521/2523 P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC100 FM252300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 RMK NXT FCST BY 261300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXZ
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,429 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
3.5 kt 2.0 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 - CYXZ

4,899 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
13%
LIFR
4.2%

Wawa Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 11.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.2%
N
13%
S
13.7%
W
9.3%
NE
16.3%
NW
8.1%
SE
3.3%
SW
20.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -36°C to 26°C
-36°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

May June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,899 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wawa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXZ
IATA Code: YXZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 942 ft MSL

Location

City: Wawa
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.966702°
Longitude: -84.786697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,429 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wawa Airport

Overview

Wawa Airport serves the aviation needs of the Wawa, Ontario region in Canada. Located at 47.966702, -84.786697 with an elevation of 942 feet MSL, the airport provides a medium-sized facility for regional air transportation. Its single runway (03/21) spans 4,429 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Wawa Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 53% of observations. The airport experiences moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions occurring 28.5% of the time and IFR conditions present 15.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 26°C, with an average of -0.1°C, indicating potential winter operational considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are characterized by a prevailing southwestern wind at 225°, with an average speed of 6.6 knots and occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 12.7% of the time. Visibility is generally good, averaging 12 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of reduced visibility events, with 6.6% of observations showing less than 3 miles of visibility and 2.4% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.9 knots. The best visual flight conditions typically occur during September, October, and November. Pilots should prepare for potential seasonal weather variations, particularly the significant temperature range and occasional reduced visibility conditions.

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.