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Yellowknife International Airport

CYZF / YZF

Yellowknife, CA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:00Z

🌅 Dawn

MVFR

Flight Rules

11°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 10°C

9kt

300°

12 SM

Visibility

1,500ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.02

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZF 160500Z 30009KT 12SM -DZ SCT008 OVC015 11/10 A3002 RMK SC3SC5 VIS S 5 SLP178

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 675ft

SCT 800ft AGL

OVC 1,500ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

800ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,475ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

1,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,175ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.02 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.36 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (675 ft)

Pressure Alt

575 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 257 ft

ISA Deviation: -2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF CYZF 160240Z 1603/1706 30010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 1603/1610 BKN008 OVC015 FM161000 32008KT P6SM OVC020 TEMPO 1610/1615 OVC025 FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 BECMG 1616/1618 17010KT FM161900 17012KT P6SM SCT030 RMK NXT FCST BY 160600Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:38Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 300° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 1,500ft

10:00Z FM161000

+5h

MVFR 320° 8kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,000ft

10:00Z TEMPO

+5h

MVFR

Ceiling: 2,500ft

15:00Z FM161500

+10h

MVFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

YZF

28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 10/28 Active: 28	5,000 ft	150 ft	ASP	116°	↑ 8.5kt • ↔ 3.1kt 20° angle
16/34	7,500 ft	150 ft	ASP	176°	↓ 5.0kt • ↔ 7.5kt 124° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT8

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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Yellowknife International Airport

Yellowknife International Airport (CYZF/YZF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Yellowknife, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 675 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.