Baie-Comeau Airport

CYBC / YBC

Baie-Comeau, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
90°
9 SM
Visibility
15,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBC 141300Z AUTO 09010KT 9SM SCT055 SCT071 SCT093 BKN150 08/02 A2998 RMK SLP156

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
SCT 7,100 ft AGL
SCT 9,300 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,571 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,171 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,371 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,071 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baie-Comeau Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 15,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 10 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 15000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 14:00Z and 20:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
19 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -804 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBC 140740Z 1408/1420 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 BKN160 FM140900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 BECMG 1412/1414 09008KT FM141400 09008KT P6SM FEW020 OVC060 TEMPO 1414/1420 P6SM -RA BKN020 OVC060 BECMG 1414/1416 10012KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 141400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 16,000 ft
14:00Z FM141400
+1h
VFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Rain
14:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 100° 12 kt
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°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBC

9,569 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57%
MVFR
29.4%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
3.7%

Baie-Comeau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
7.1%
E
17.4%
SE
4.6%
S
5.7%
SW
12.9%
W
21.1%
NW
15.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.4°C
Range: -26°C to 20°C
-26°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October May

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 9,569 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.