Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport

CYHF / YHF

Hearst, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 18:00Z

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Currently using: CYYU
Weather Source: Kapuskasing Airport (CYYU)
Distance: 51nm / 94km from CYHF

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
20 kt
210° G27 kt
15 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYU 151800Z 21020G27KT 15SM FEW042 BKN100 17/02 A2971 RMK SC1AC6 SLP069 DENSITY ALT 1400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 827 ft
FEW 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,027 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,827 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 20 knots with gusts to 27 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 20-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 5 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 19:00Z.

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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (827 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,045 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,483 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYU 151341Z 1514/1602 20012G22KT P6SM SCT220 FM151600 20015G25KT P6SM BKN130 TEMPO 1517/1519 P6SM -SHRA BKN090 OVC130 FM151900 21017G27KT P6SM BKN030 OVC070 FM152200 21015G25KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 RMK NXT FCST BY 152000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM151900
+1h
VFR 210° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
22:00Z FM152200
+4h
VFR 210° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHF
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 32°
19.7 kt 3.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHF
IATA Code: YHF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 827 ft MSL

Location

City: Hearst
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.714199°
Longitude: -83.686096°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport

Overview

Hearst René Fontaine Municipal Airport serves the community of Hearst in Ontario, Canada, located at coordinates 49.714199, -83.686096. As a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 827 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operational needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 827 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment typical of northern Ontario. Being situated at this latitude, pilots should anticipate potential significant seasonal weather variations that could impact flying conditions, particularly during winter months when northern Ontario experiences challenging meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (04/22) with a substantial length of 4,500 feet, which provides adequate runway capacity for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location in northern Ontario indicates potential challenges related to remote airport operations, including potential limited support infrastructure and variable environmental conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions and runway alignment when planning arrivals and departures, utilizing the full 4,500-foot runway length to ensure safe operational margins.

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.