Baie-Comeau Airport

CYBC / YBC

Baie-Comeau, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3 kt
40°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBC 100800Z AUTO 04003KT 9SM CLR 11/10 A2975 RMK SLP076

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baie-Comeau Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
259 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -204 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBC 100742Z 1008/1020 VRB03KT P6SM SCT180 BKN240 FM101200 06005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 FM101500 08008KT P6SM OVC100 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 101400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 24,000 ft
12:00Z FM101200
+4h
VFR 60° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+7h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBC
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 80°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBC

10,416 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.8%
MVFR
28.5%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
4.3%

Baie-Comeau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.2%
N
11.8%
S
5.5%
W
20.2%
NE
7.3%
NW
15.2%
SE
4.6%
SW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.4°C
Range: -26°C to 24°C
-26°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 10,416 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baie-Comeau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBC
IATA Code: YBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Baie-Comeau
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.132500°
Longitude: -68.204399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baie-Comeau Airport

Overview

Baie-Comeau Airport serves the maritime region of Quebec, located at 49.132500, -68.204399 with an elevation of 71 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Baie-Comeau area, supporting regional and commercial aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYBC demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 55.4% of observations. Temperature ranges from -26°C to 20°C, creating diverse operational challenges, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.2 knots characterize local meteorological patterns. Pilots should anticipate MVFR conditions in 31.6% of observations, particularly during transitional seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 6000 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates favorable runway alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 7.8 statute miles with limited instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for arrivals and departures. Runway 10/28 offers excellent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 32 knots, though calm conditions occur in 4.4% of observations.

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.