Bathurst Airport

CZBF / ZBF

South Tetagouche, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
13 kt
250° G33 kt
9 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZBF 041900Z AUTO 25013G33KT 230V310 9SM BKN055 05/M05 A2987 RMK SLP121

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 193 ft
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,693 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (193 ft)
Pressure Alt
231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -923 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CZBF 041940Z 0420/0504 26012G25KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0420/0422 SCT040 FM042200 31007KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0422/0504 5SM -SHSN BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
22:00Z FM042200
+3h
VFR 310° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZBF
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,613 ft 100 ft ASP 82°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CZBF

6,445 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.3%
MVFR
23%
IFR
11.6%
LIFR
3%

Bathurst Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
7.9%
E
4.5%
SE
2.5%
S
11.3%
SW
11.7%
W
31.1%
NW
15.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -2°C
Range: -24°C to 31°C
-24°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,445 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bathurst Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZBF
IATA Code: ZBF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 193 ft MSL

Location

City: South Tetagouche
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.629700°
Longitude: -65.738899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,613 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bathurst Airport

Overview

Bathurst Airport (CZBF) is a medium-sized airport located in South Tetagouche, Canada, situated at an elevation of 193 feet MSL. The airport serves the Bathurst region with a single runway 10/28, measuring 5,613 feet and surfaced with asphalt. Its strategic location provides important aviation infrastructure for the northeastern New Brunswick area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bathurst Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 62.7% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 21.7% of the time and Instrument Flight Rules appearing in 12.3% of reports. Temperature ranges extensively from -24°C to 31°C, with an average of -0.2°C, indicating potential winter operational considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are consistently westerly, with prevailing winds at 270° and an average speed of 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 9.4% of the time, while maximum recorded wind speeds reach 29 knots. Visibility is generally good, averaging 7.9 statute miles, with only 4.5% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1%.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 3.7 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should note the wide temperature range and potential for variable conditions, particularly during shoulder seasons and winter months.

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.