Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Last Updated
Jul 26, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
310°
20 SM
Visibility
7,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYJ 260600Z 31004KT 20SM FEW056 BKN074 18/14 A2997 RMK SC2AC5 SLP151 DENSITY ALT 500FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 63 ft
FEW 5,600 ft AGL
BKN 7,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,663 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,463 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Victoria International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,400 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 7400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Rain, Light Rain, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, Mist between 12:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (63 ft)
Pressure Alt
11 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 386 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYJ 260540Z 2606/2706 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 2606/2609 P6SM -SHRA FM260900 12005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 2609/2612 P6SM -SHRA OVC025 FM261200 12008KT P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 2612/2623 3SM -RA BR OVC015 FM262300 12008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM270300 16005KT P6SM BKN060 RMK NXT FCST BY 261200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
09:00Z FM260900
+3h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
12:00Z FM261200
+6h
VFR 120° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYJ
03
21
09
27
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,027 ft 200 ft ASP 43°
0.2 kt 4.0 kt
93° angle
09/27 7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 105°
3.6 kt 1.7 kt
155° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,001 ft 200 ft ASP 151°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYJ

8,554 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
4%
LIFR
2.5%

Victoria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.2%
N
3.2%
S
7.6%
W
27.6%
NE
4.7%
NW
5.4%
SE
21.2%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.9°C
Range: -3°C to 31°C
-3°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 23.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

May June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,554 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Victoria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYJ
IATA Code: YYJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 63 ft MSL

Location

City: Victoria
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.647201°
Longitude: -123.427792°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,027 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Victoria International Airport

Overview

Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) serves the Greater Victoria region on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As a medium-sized airport located at 63 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, regional, and general aviation operations. The airport's strategic coastal location makes it an important transportation hub for Vancouver Island.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYYJ demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 71.1% of the time. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 6.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 26°C, creating relatively stable atmospheric conditions throughout the year, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths: Runway 09/27 at 7,000 feet, and two shorter runways at 5,027 feet (03/21) and 5,001 feet (14/32). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. The airport's coastal location near Victoria likely introduces maritime weather influences that pilots should anticipate, including potential fog events (4.4% occurrence) and variable visibility.

Approach Considerations

With consistent wind patterns predominantly from the west (270°), pilots can generally expect smooth approach conditions. The average crosswind remains relatively low across all runways (3.4-4.5 knots), providing flexible landing options. Visibility averages an impressive 21.9 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods, with 1.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.