Brantford Municipal Airport

CYFD

Brantford, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 23:00Z

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Currently using: CYHM
Weather Source: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (CYHM)
Distance: 18nm / 33km from CYFD

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7 kt
270°
15 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHM 102300Z 27007KT 240V300 15SM SCT045TCU BKN050 BKN120 28/20 A2974 RMK TCU4SC1AC1 TCU E - W SLP068 DENSITY ALT 2700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 815 ft
SCT 4,500 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,315 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,815 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,815 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brantford Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 7 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 4,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Mist, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 02:00Z and 05:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 03:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (815 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,003 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,759 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYHM 102150Z 1021/1118 23010G20KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 1021/1102 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 FM110200 21008G18KT P6SM -SHRA BKN015 TEMPO 1102/1105 P6SM NSW BKN030 PROB30 1103/1105 2SM SHRA FM110500 21007KT P6SM BKN040 FM111100 22010G20KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 1111/1114 2SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC015CB FM111600 22010G20KT P6SM BKN020 BECMG 1116/1118 BKN030 RMK NXT FCST BY 110000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
02:00Z FM110200
+3h
MVFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
02:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
03:00Z PROB30
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFD
05
23
11
29 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
4.9 kt 5.0 kt
134° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
17/35 2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 165°
1.8 kt 6.8 kt
105° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brantford Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 815 ft MSL

Location

City: Brantford
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.131401°
Longitude: -80.342499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brantford Municipal Airport

Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD) is located in Brantford, CA at an elevation of 815 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Brantford Municipal Airport serves Brantford in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 5,000 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYFD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.