Brandon Municipal Airport

CYBR / YBR

Brandon, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
220°
15 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBR 041800Z 22006KT 100V230 15SM FEW025 SCT120 BKN250 23/18 A3003 RMK CU2AC2CI1 SLP173 DENSITY ALT 2500FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,343 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,843 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,343 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,343 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brandon Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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: FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 20:00Z and 03:00Z.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,513 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBR 041740Z 0418/0506 VRB03KT P6SM SCT110 BKN210 FM042000 22008KT P6SM SCT040 TEMPO 0420/0503 P6SM VCTS BKN040CB FM050300 10005KT P6SM FEW080 RMK NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 21,000 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+2h
VFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+9h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBR
02
20 ✈️
08
26
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
2,795 ft 100 ft ASP 20°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
08/26 6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
130° angle
14/32 3,000 ft 60 ft GVL 150°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBR

9,333 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Brandon Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, July, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.3%
N
7.9%
S
3.8%
W
23.3%
NE
12.7%
NW
16.4%
SE
7.9%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.6°C
Range: -39°C to 35°C
-39°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

May July November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,333 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brandon Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBR
IATA Code: YBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,343 ft MSL

Location

City: Brandon
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.910000°
Longitude: -99.951897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,795 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Brandon Municipal Airport

Overview

Brandon Municipal Airport serves the Brandon, Manitoba region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1343 ft above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 49.910000, -99.951897, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local community and regional transportation needs. Its three runways offer diverse operational capabilities for different aircraft types and weather conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brandon Municipal Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 62.1% of the time. Pilots can expect western winds averaging 9.7 knots, with potential gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -33°C to a high of 31°C, suggesting substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface compositions: two asphalt (ASP) runways and one gravel (GVL) runway. Runway lengths range from 2795 ft to 6500 ft, providing flexibility for various aircraft categories. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components between 4.8 and 7.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally favorable approach conditions, with good visibility averaging 10.6 statute miles. The best visual meteorological conditions occur during October, November, and January. When planning approaches, be aware that instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) occur approximately 14% of the time, requiring additional preparation and potential alternate planning.

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.