CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Last Updated
Jul 27, 20:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
6 kt
90°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZX 272000Z 09006KT 15SM FEW220 28/12 A2976 RMK CI2 DENSITY ALT 1938FT SLP077

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
FEW 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,092 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

CFB Greenwood is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 22,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 6 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 22,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 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: Mist, FCST. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 08:00Z and 11:00Z.

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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
250 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,832 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZX 271740Z 2718/2818 04012KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 BECMG 2722/2724 04005KT FM280100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM280600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 SCT250 PROB30 2808/2811 3SM BR BKN008 FM281300 24005KT P6SM FEW250 BECMG 2814/2816 28010KT RMK NXT FCST BY 280000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 40° 5 kt
01:00Z FM280100
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
06:00Z FM280600
+10h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZX
08 ✈️
26
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 64°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - CYZX

8,992 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.5%
MVFR
33.2%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
2.4%

CFB Greenwood is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
6%
N
9.7%
S
8.2%
W
24.6%
NE
12.1%
NW
8.5%
SE
6.8%
SW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -20°C to 33°C
-20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 12.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

July September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,992 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

CFB Greenwood - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZX
IATA Code: YZX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 92 ft MSL

Location

City: Greenwood
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.984402°
Longitude: -64.916901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About CFB Greenwood

CFB Greenwood is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

CFB Greenwood is a medium airport located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, serving both military and potentially civilian aviation needs. Situated at an elevation of 92 feet MSL, the airport offers two substantial asphalt runways, each 8,000 feet long, providing robust operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CFB Greenwood demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 54% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 36.4% of observations. Pilots can expect a wide temperature range from -15°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.1°C, and should note that September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (08/26 and 12/30) oriented to accommodate prevailing westerly winds at 270 degrees. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswinds of 4.3 knots for 08/26 and 5.8 knots for 12/30, indicating generally favorable wind conditions for landing and takeoff.

Approach Considerations

Typical wind conditions suggest westerly winds averaging 8.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots. Visibility averages 11.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 2.9% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 1.2% experiencing fog conditions.

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.