Brantford Municipal Airport

CYFD

Brantford, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 01:00Z

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Currently using: CYHM
Weather Source: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (CYHM)
Distance: 18nm / 33km from CYFD

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
300°
15 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHM 040100Z 30004KT 15SM SCT050TCU BKN220 27/20 A2996 RMK TCU3CI3 DIST TCU E SLP145 DENSITY ALT 2400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 815 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,815 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,815 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brantford Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 5,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture 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: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 04:00Z and 08:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 04:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 08:00Z and 15:00Z.

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
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (815 ft)
Pressure Alt
763 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,399 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYHM 032340Z 0400/0424 27008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT240 FM040400 30005KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0404/0408 6SM -SHRA BR SCT020 OVC040 PROB30 0404/0408 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC020CB FM040800 26005KT P6SM -SHRA FEW008 SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 0408/0415 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 0408/0412 BKN008 OVC015 FM041500 23008KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0417/0419 04008KT FM041900 04008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN060 PROB30 0419/0423 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB RMK NXT FCST BY 040600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM040400
+2h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
04:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
04:00Z PROB30
+2h
IFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YFD
05
23
11
29 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
1.0 kt 3.9 kt
104° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
17/35 2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 165°
2.8 kt 2.8 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brantford Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYFD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 815 ft MSL

Location

City: Brantford
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.131401°
Longitude: -80.342499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brantford Municipal Airport

Brantford Municipal Airport (CYFD) is located in Brantford, CA at an elevation of 815 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Brantford Municipal Airport serves Brantford in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (05/23, 11/29, 17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 5,000 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYFD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.