Sept-Îles Airport

CYZV / YZV

Sept-Îles, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
50°
15 SM
Visibility
6,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZV 150200Z 05007KT 15SM FEW047 OVC063 07/05 A3003 RMK SC1SC7 SLP172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 180 ft
FEW 4,700 ft AGL
OVC 6,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,880 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,480 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sept-Îles Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,300 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 7 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 6300 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (180 ft)
Pressure Alt
68 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -849 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYZV 142341Z 1500/1524 08008KT P6SM OVC060 BECMG 1502/1504 04005KT FM151000 04005KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040 BECMG 1510/1512 07006KT FM151600 12008KT P6SM FEW020 BECMG 1522/1524 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 150600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
10:00Z FM151000
+8h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 70° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZV
05
23
09 ✈️
27
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,900 ft 200 ft ASP 29°
6.5 kt 2.5 kt
21° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,552 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
13/31 5,771 ft 200 ft ASP 109°
3.6 kt 6.0 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZV

7,345 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
3.5%

Sept-Îles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.8%
NE
18.2%
E
19.2%
SE
3.5%
S
3.5%
SW
5.5%
W
12.9%
NW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.3°C
Range: -31°C to 21°C
-31°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 18.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.2%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,345 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sept-Îles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZV
IATA Code: YZV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 180 ft MSL

Location

City: Sept-Îles
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.223301°
Longitude: -66.265602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,900 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,552 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,771 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sept-Îles Airport

Overview

Sept-Îles Airport serves the northeastern Quebec maritime region, providing critical transportation infrastructure for a remote coastal area. Located at 50.223301, -66.265602 with an elevation of 180 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and commercial aviation needs. Its three paved runways range from 5771ft to 6552ft, accommodating diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather data indicates highly variable conditions typical of northeastern Canada, with significant seasonal temperature fluctuations from -31°C to 21°C. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominate 70.6% of the time, though pilots should anticipate Marginal VFR (14.9%) and Instrument Flight Rules (11.8%) scenarios. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (05/23, 09/27, and 13/31) offer excellent wind coverage, with each runway demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignment. Average crosswinds remain consistently moderate, ranging between 4.4 and 5.1 knots across runway configurations. The coastal location suggests potential for rapid weather changes and marine-influenced atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Optimal visual flying conditions occur during September, October, and November, offering the most stable weather windows. Average visibility exceeds 17.7 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility events, including 4.5% occurrence of fog and 7.4% of conditions below 3 statute miles. All runways provide reliable wind alignment, enabling flexible approach and departure options.

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.