Port Hardy Airport

CYZT / YZT

Port Hardy, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
300°
15 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZT 050000Z 30005KT 15SM -SHRA FEW008 SCT016 BKN042 BKN076 08/06 A2999 RMK SF2CU2SC2AC1 AC TR SLP159

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 7,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
871 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,671 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,271 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,671 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
-12 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -835 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYZT 042044Z 0420/0507 33008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT006 OVC030 TEMPO 0420/0422 2SM SHRA BR BKN006 OVC020 BECMG 0420/0422 30014G24KT FM042200 30014G24KT P6SM SCT008 BKN030 TEMPO 0422/0507 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC020 BECMG 0504/0506 27012G22KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
04:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 270° 12 kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZT
08
26
11
29 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 92°
4.4 kt 2.3 kt
152° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 129°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
16/34 4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 178°
2.6 kt 4.2 kt
122° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZT

4,862 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.3%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
2.6%

Port Hardy Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 24°C with an average of 6.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.9%
NE
2%
E
22.8%
SE
24.1%
S
14.1%
SW
14.1%
W
10.9%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -4°C to 24°C
-4°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 13 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,862 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Port Hardy Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZT
IATA Code: YZT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Hardy
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.680599°
Longitude: -127.366997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Port Hardy Airport

Overview

Port Hardy Airport serves the northern Vancouver Island region in British Columbia, Canada, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the area. Located at 50.680599, -127.366997 with an elevation of 71 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and general aviation operations with three asphalt runways ranging from 4000 to 5000 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Port Hardy demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 69.3% of observations. Pilots can expect prevailing southeast winds averaging 7.7 knots, with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 24°C and average visibility of 12.7 statute miles. October through December offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with minimal low-ceiling or visibility restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport's three-runway configuration provides excellent wind alignment, with all runways showing 100% favorable wind coverage. Each runway experiences relatively low average crosswind conditions, ranging from 2.7 to 5.2 knots. The varied runway orientations (08/26, 11/29, and 16/34) offer pilots multiple approach options adaptable to changing wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

With consistent southeast wind patterns, runway selection typically favors 08/26 or 11/29 approaches. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 3.4% of observations involving fog, and be prepared for occasional instrument meteorological conditions that occur during 11.4% of recorded weather events. The airport's moderate elevation and multiple runway options provide flexibility for most general aviation operations.

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.