Sudbury Airport

CYSB / YSB

Sudbury, CA

Last Updated
Apr 21, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
14 kt
200° G19 kt
20 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYSB 212100Z 20014G19KT 20SM SCT060 BKN085 BKN200 09/M01 A2987 RMK SC2AC3CC2 SLP129

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,141 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,141 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,641 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,141 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sudbury Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,500 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 14 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,141 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 733 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYSB 211940Z 2120/2208 20010G20KT P6SM FEW080 BECMG 2121/2123 19007KT BECMG 2204/2206 03005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 220200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 30° 5 kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YSB
04
22 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,600 ft 200 ft ASP 28°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
12/30 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
1.0 kt 14.0 kt
94° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYSB

6,387 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.9%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
7.4%

Sudbury Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.1%
NE
10.9%
E
9.3%
SE
9.5%
S
16.7%
SW
13.9%
W
11.4%
NW
13.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.5°C
Range: -33°C to 27°C
-33°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 13.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.8%
Fog Frequency: 7.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,387 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sudbury Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYSB
IATA Code: YSB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,141 ft MSL

Location

City: Sudbury
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.625000°
Longitude: -80.798897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sudbury Airport

Overview

Sudbury Airport serves the Greater Sudbury region in Ontario, Canada, functioning as a medium-sized airport critical for regional transportation and aviation activities. Located at 46.625000, -80.798897 with an elevation of 1141 ft MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for northeastern Ontario. Its two asphalt runways support diverse aviation operations in this northern Canadian environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Sudbury Airport demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 56.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from -30°C to 27°C, creating challenging seasonal transitions, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the northwest at an average of 8.6 knots. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with average visibility around 13.9 statute miles and occasional fog occurrence at 6.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 04/22 measuring 6600 feet and 12/30 measuring 5000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.6 and 5.5 knots respectively. The airport's elevation and geographic location in northern Ontario suggest potential for challenging winter flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing northwest winds at 315 degrees suggest runway 04/22 and 12/30 will generally provide favorable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 11.8% IFR and 9.4% low IFR conditions recorded. Wind speeds reaching maximum of 31 knots indicate potential turbulence, particularly during transitional seasons, requiring heightened situational awareness during arrivals and departures.

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.