Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7 kt
290°
20 SM
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYJ 221400Z 29007KT 20SM BKN038 BKN100 11/10 A2984 RMK SC6AC1 SLP105

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 63 ft
BKN 3,800 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,863 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,063 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Victoria International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,800 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 3800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (63 ft)
Pressure Alt
161 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -304 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYJ 221140Z 2212/2312 30007KT P6SM OVC030 BECMG 2215/2217 10007KT FM221900 10007KT P6SM BKN040 FM222000 10005KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 FM230100 11006KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2304/2306 26005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 221800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
15:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 100° 7 kt
19:00Z FM221900
+5h
VFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
20:00Z FM222000
+6h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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°
2.7 kt 6.4 kt
113° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 105°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
14/32 5,001 ft 200 ft ASP 151°
5.3 kt 4.6 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYJ

6,251 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.5%
MVFR
17.8%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
3.2%

Victoria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 26°C with an average of 7.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
4.7%
E
9.3%
SE
21.1%
S
9.5%
SW
11.8%
W
28.4%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -3°C to 26°C
-3°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 22.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

April October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,251 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.