Victoria International Airport

CYYJ / YYJ

Victoria, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
90°
30 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYJ 042200Z 09007KT 30SM FEW030 21/11 A3010 RMK CU1 SLP195 DENSITY ALT 600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 63 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,063 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Victoria International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 7 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 04:00Z and 16:00Z.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (63 ft)
Pressure Alt
-110 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 625 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYJ 041740Z 0418/0518 12006KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 FM050300 27005KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 0504/0516 BKN050 FM051600 08005KT P6SM FEW060 RMK NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+5h
VFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z TEMPO
+6h
VFR
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYJ
03
21
09 ✈️
27
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,027 ft 200 ft ASP 43°
4.8 kt 5.1 kt
47° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 105°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
14/32 5,001 ft 200 ft ASP 151°
3.4 kt 6.1 kt
61° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYJ

8,032 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
2.5%

Victoria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
12%
N
3.3%
S
8%
W
28%
NE
4.8%
NW
5.5%
SE
21.1%
SW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.4°C
Range: -3°C to 30°C
-3°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 23.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,032 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Victoria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYJ
IATA Code: YYJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 63 ft MSL

Location

City: Victoria
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.647201°
Longitude: -123.427792°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,027 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Victoria International Airport

Overview

Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) serves the Greater Victoria region on southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. As a medium-sized airport located at 63 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, regional, and general aviation operations. The airport's strategic coastal location makes it an important transportation hub for Vancouver Island.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYYJ demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 71.1% of the time. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 6.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 26°C, creating relatively stable atmospheric conditions throughout the year, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths: Runway 09/27 at 7,000 feet, and two shorter runways at 5,027 feet (03/21) and 5,001 feet (14/32). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. The airport's coastal location near Victoria likely introduces maritime weather influences that pilots should anticipate, including potential fog events (4.4% occurrence) and variable visibility.

Approach Considerations

With consistent wind patterns predominantly from the west (270°), pilots can generally expect smooth approach conditions. The average crosswind remains relatively low across all runways (3.4-4.5 knots), providing flexible landing options. Visibility averages an impressive 21.9 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods, with 1.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles.

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

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.