Sault Ste Marie Airport

CYAM / YAM

Sault Ste Marie, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
18:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
14 kt
290°
20 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYAM 141800Z 29014KT 20SM FEW015 FEW110 FEW150 FEW210 BKN220 11/01 A3003 RMK SF1AC1AC1CI1CI4 SF TR AC TR CI TR SLP178

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 630 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 11,000 ft AGL
FEW 15,000 ft AGL
FEW 21,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,130 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,630 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,630 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,630 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,630 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sault Ste Marie Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 14 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 1°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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (630 ft)
Pressure Alt
518 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 189 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYAM 141340Z 1414/1502 30010KT P6SM FEW220 BECMG 1500/1502 08005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 142000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 80° 5 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YAM
04
22
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 33°
↓ 3.1 kt • ↔ 13.6 kt
103° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
↑ 13.8 kt • ↔ 2.4 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 - CYAM

8,372 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
17.2%
LIFR
6.6%

Sault Ste Marie Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.6% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 10% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
6.2%
E
29.1%
SE
6.1%
S
4.7%
SW
7.1%
W
17.1%
NW
18.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 11.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 10%
Fog Frequency: 12.6%

Best Months for VFR

May October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,372 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sault Ste Marie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYAM
IATA Code: YAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 630 ft MSL

Location

City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.483216°
Longitude: -84.508467°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
290°@14kt
Density Alt
630ft, 11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Sault Ste Marie Airport

Overview

Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM) serves the Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 46.483216, -84.508467, with an elevation of 630 feet MSL. Situated in northern Ontario, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Sault Ste Marie urban area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 44.4% of the time, but Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring frequently. Temperature ranges dramatically from -27°C to 28°C, with an average of 0.4°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that can impact flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel asphalt runways (04/22 and 12/30), each 6000 feet long, providing robust operational flexibility. Winds predominantly come from the east at an average of 9.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots, and calm conditions present 3.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 04/22 experiences an average crosswind of 7.2 knots, while runway 12/30 has a lower average crosswind of 4.9 knots. September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for flight operations.

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.

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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.