Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport

CYZE / YZE

Gore Bay, CA

Last Updated
Jul 26, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5 kt
180°
9 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZE 260300Z AUTO 18005KT 9SM BKN055 OVC075 18/15 A2991 RMK SLP131 DENSITY ALT 1200FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 623 ft
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 7,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,123 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,123 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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 2 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (623 ft)
Pressure Alt
631 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,141 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZE 251940Z 2520/2522 18008KT P6SM BKN120 FM252100 18008KT P6SM BKN080 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 261000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft

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
Active: 11
5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 97°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZE

14,320 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.6%
MVFR
31.7%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
3.9%

Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.7%
N
10.1%
S
13.7%
W
16.9%
NE
10.5%
NW
15%
SE
7.5%
SW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -33°C to 32°C
-33°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

June May July

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 14,320 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.