Kapuskasing Airport

CYYU / YYU

Kapuskasing, CA

Last Updated
Jul 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
03:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
5 kt
20°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYU 050300Z 02005KT 15SM FEW130 FEW260 14/08 A3009 RMK AC1CI1 CI TR SLP196

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 743 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
FEW 26,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,743 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
26,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,743 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kapuskasing Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 13,000 feet and 15 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 5 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 13,000 ft, few at 26,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (743 ft)
Pressure Alt
571 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 629 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYU 050140Z 0502/0514 02005KT P6SM SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 050800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYU
10
28
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,590 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 156°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYU

8,515 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.1%
MVFR
26.2%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
3.4%

Kapuskasing Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 31°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 July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.9%
N
14.2%
S
17.1%
W
16.2%
NE
5.4%
NW
18.5%
SE
8.6%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.7°C
Range: -36°C to 31°C
-36°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 11.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,515 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kapuskasing Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYU
IATA Code: YYU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 743 ft MSL

Location

City: Kapuskasing
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.411587°
Longitude: -82.469645°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,590 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kapuskasing Airport

Overview

Kapuskasing Airport serves the northeastern Ontario region, located in a remote area with significant transportation infrastructure needs. Situated at 743 ft MSL, the airport provides critical access for regional transportation, resource industry support, and emergency services. Its medium-sized classification and dual runway configuration make it an important aviation facility for the Kapuskasing area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 47.6% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 30.6% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -33°C to 28°C, creating significant seasonal weather challenges. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at an average of 8.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots that can impact flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways with substantial lengths: Runway 10/28 at 3,590 ft and Runway 17/35 at 5,500 ft. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.4 and 4.6 knots respectively. The geographical location suggests potential for challenging northern Ontario weather conditions, including frequent visibility restrictions and temperature extremes.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 11.1 statute miles, with 8.8% of observations showing reduced visibility below 3 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate potential fog events (3.2% of observations) and prepare accordingly. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering more predictable approach and landing conditions for aviators.

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.