Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
140° G15 kt
8 SM
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYJ 062200Z 14009G15KT 8SM -RA FEW009 SCT017 OVC032 08/08 A3028 RMK SC2SC2SC4 SLP257

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 63 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
963 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,763 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,263 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (63 ft)
Pressure Alt
-290 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,115 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYYJ 062205Z 0622/0718 14010G20KT P6SM -RA FEW009 OVC030 TEMPO 0622/0704 5SM -RA BR BKN009 OVC015 FM070400 16006KT P6SM SCT020 OVC050 TEMPO 0704/0708 5SM -RA BR OVC020 BECMG 0704/0706 21008KT FM070800 21008KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0708/0718 BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 070000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Rain
04:00Z FM070400
+6h
VFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 210° 8 kt

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°
1.1 kt 8.9 kt
97° angle
09/27 7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 105°
7.4 kt 5.2 kt
35° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,001 ft 200 ft ASP 151°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYJ

4,992 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
3.4%

Victoria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 26°C with an average of 7.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
5.2%
E
9.2%
SE
20.6%
S
9.5%
SW
10.8%
W
28.1%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -3°C to 26°C
-3°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 22.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,992 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.