Yellowknife International Airport

CYZF / YZF

Yellowknife, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 16:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
16:15Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -29°C
6 kt
100°
2 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYZF 051615Z 10006KT 2SM R34/5500VP6000FT/D -SN OVC040 M26/M29 A2984 RMK SC8 SLP138

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 675 ft
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,675 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (675 ft)
Pressure Alt
773 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,985 ft
ISA Deviation: -39.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZF 051440Z 0515/0618 08008KT 1SM -SHSN VV010 TEMPO 0515/0517 4SM -SN OVC030 FM051700 VRB03KT P6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0517/0602 2SM -SN BKN020 OVC030 BECMG 0520/0522 34006KT FM060200 32008KT P6SM BKN060 OVC120 FM060600 32006KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 FM061200 32006KT P6SM BKN040 OVC080 RMK NXT FCST BY 051800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
IFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
17:00Z FM051700
+1h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
17:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 340° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZF
10 ✈️
28
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 116°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
16/34 7,500 ft 150 ft ASP 176°
1.5 kt 5.8 kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZF

4,785 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.9%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
4.3%

Yellowknife International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -44°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
13.7%
E
16.5%
SE
10.8%
S
8%
SW
4.1%
W
13%
NW
19.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.4°C
Range: -44°C to 21°C
-44°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 12.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,785 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yellowknife International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZF
IATA Code: YZF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 675 ft MSL

Location

City: Yellowknife
Country: CA
Latitude: 62.462799°
Longitude: -114.440002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yellowknife International Airport

Overview

Yellowknife International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in Northwest Territories, Canada, located at 62.462799, -114.440002. As a medium-sized airport at 675 ft MSL, it provides essential air transportation services for the remote northern region of Canada. The airport features two asphalt runways capable of supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Yellowknife demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 62.5% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -40°C to 21°C, with an average of -10.7°C, presenting challenging winter flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, with an average speed of 7.6 knots and occasional gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (10/28 and 16/34) provides operational flexibility in different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.3 and 4.6 knots respectively. The airport's northern latitude contributes to unique meteorological characteristics, including potential reduced visibility and frequent instrument meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate variable visibility, with an average of 12.9 statute miles but occasional periods where visibility drops below 3 miles. January, September, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions. The runways' alignment and length (5000ft and 7500ft) accommodate a range of aircraft, with careful attention required during periods of reduced visibility or challenging temperature extremes.

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
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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.