Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport

CYZE / YZE

Gore Bay, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZE 041000Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC040 M03/M04 A3018 RMK SLP234

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 623 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,623 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (623 ft)
Pressure Alt
361 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,649 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZE
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 97°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZE

8,516 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.7%
MVFR
38.8%
IFR
12.6%
LIFR
2.9%

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 25°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 March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
10.2%
E
11.8%
SE
6.4%
S
12%
SW
10.9%
W
16.8%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.1°C
Range: -33°C to 25°C
-33°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,516 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZE
IATA Code: YZE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 623 ft MSL

Location

City: Gore Bay
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.885300°
Longitude: -82.567802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport

Overview

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport serves the Manitoulin Island region in Ontario, Canada, providing critical aviation access to this remote area. Located at an elevation of 623 ft MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with its 5500-foot asphalt runway designated 11/29.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYZE demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions occurring 44.4% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions at 39%. Pilots can expect prevailing westerly winds averaging 10.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from -24°C to 25°C. The most favorable VFR flying months are September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position on Manitoulin Island presents unique aviation challenges with potential for rapid weather changes. Runway 11/29 offers 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of 5.9 knots, which provides consistent operational flexibility for incoming and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds when planning approaches, with an average wind direction of 270 degrees. Visibility averages 7.5 statute miles, though 6.6% of observations show visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (0.3%) suggests generally good visual conditions for approach and landing.

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.