Wawa Airport

CYXZ / YXZ

Wawa, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
40°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXZ 042200Z 04010KT 340V060 15SM SKC 26/10 A3005 RMK SLP178 DENSITY ALT 2300FT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Wawa Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 10 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 4 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (942 ft)
Pressure Alt
800 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,346 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYXZ 041941Z 0420/0424 01007KT P6SM FEW050 BKN240 RMK NXT FCST BY 051300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 24,000 ft
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXZ
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
4,429 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
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 - CYXZ

5,106 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.3%
MVFR
25.6%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
4.3%

Wawa Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.1%
N
12.6%
S
13.9%
W
9.6%
NE
15.8%
NW
7.8%
SE
3.3%
SW
21.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.8°C
Range: -36°C to 26°C
-36°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 12.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,106 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wawa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXZ
IATA Code: YXZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 942 ft MSL

Location

City: Wawa
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.966702°
Longitude: -84.786697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,429 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wawa Airport

Overview

Wawa Airport serves the aviation needs of the Wawa, Ontario region in Canada. Located at 47.966702, -84.786697 with an elevation of 942 feet MSL, the airport provides a medium-sized facility for regional air transportation. Its single runway (03/21) spans 4,429 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Wawa Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 53% of observations. The airport experiences moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions occurring 28.5% of the time and IFR conditions present 15.7% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 26°C, with an average of -0.1°C, indicating potential winter operational considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are characterized by a prevailing southwestern wind at 225°, with an average speed of 6.6 knots and occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 12.7% of the time. Visibility is generally good, averaging 12 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of reduced visibility events, with 6.6% of observations showing less than 3 miles of visibility and 2.4% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 2.9 knots. The best visual flight conditions typically occur during September, October, and November. Pilots should prepare for potential seasonal weather variations, particularly the significant temperature range and occasional reduced visibility 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

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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.