Brantford Municipal Airport

CYFD

Brantford, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

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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
Recent 36 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
340°
15 SM
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHM 142000Z 34009KT 15SM FEW018 OVC028 10/05 A2990 RMK CU1SC7 SLP130

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 815 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,615 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,615 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Brantford Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,800 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 9 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 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 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (815 ft)
Pressure Alt
823 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 419 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYHM 141740Z 1418/1518 33010G20KT P6SM OVC020 TEMPO 1418/1421 OVC025 FM142100 35012G22KT P6SM OVC030 BECMG 1500/1502 35005KT BECMG 1504/1506 29005KT FM150900 28005KT P6SM SCT030 BECMG 1516/1518 24008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 150000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
21:00Z FM142100
+1h
VFR 350° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 350° 5 kt
04:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 290° 5 kt

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°
3.9 kt 8.1 kt
64° angle
11/29 2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
4.4 kt 7.9 kt
119° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
2,600 ft 100 ft ASP 165°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° 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.