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Weather Briefing
VFRFort Liard Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 27 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 6 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 8,000 ft (CB), scattered at 11,000 ft, scattered at 17,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 8,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
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2,946 ft | 98 ft | GRVL | 48° |
↑ 6.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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Weather Statistics - CYJF
1,696 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Fort Liard Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, March.
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Statistics computed from 1,696 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Fort Liard Airport - Airport Information
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About Fort Liard Airport
Overview
Fort Liard Airport serves the remote community of Fort Liard in northwestern Canada, located in the Northwest Territories. Situated at 708 ft elevation, this medium airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for a region characterized by challenging northern geography and limited ground access.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Fort Liard Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating 82.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -42°C to 23°C, presenting potential aircraft performance and cold-weather operational considerations. Southwest winds at an average of 7.3 knots characterize typical wind patterns, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots.
Notable Features
The single gravel runway (03/21) extends 2,946 feet, reflecting the airport's adaptation to challenging northern terrain. Its geographic coordinates at 60.235802, -123.469002 place the airport in a region with potential meteorological complexity, including periodic low visibility events (fog present in 5.5% of observations) and visibility restrictions.
Approach Considerations
Runway 03/21 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.5 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility conditions, with observations showing below 3SM visibility in 3% of records. January, September, and December represent statistically the most consistent Visual Flight Rules months for operations.
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