CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 03:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
03:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7 kt
230°
15 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZX 040300Z 23007KT 15SM FEW085 23/18 A2967 RMK AC1 DENSITY ALT 1652FT SLP048

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 92 ft
FEW 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,592 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

CFB Greenwood is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 8,500 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 8,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (92 ft)
Pressure Alt
340 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,322 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZX 032340Z 0400/0424 24008G18KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 TEMPO 0400/0404 BKN040 BECMG 0401/0403 23008KT FM040400 23008KT P6SM FEW040 BECMG 0406/0408 24005KT BECMG 0411/0413 25010KT FM041600 26010G20KT P6SM SCT050 BECMG 0418/0420 26015G25KT FM042000 26015G25KT P6SM BKN060 BECMG 0422/0424 32010G20KT RMK NXT FCST BY 040600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM040400
+1h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 240° 5 kt
11:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 250° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YZX
08
26 ✈️
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 64°
↑ 6.1 kt • ↔ 3.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 107°
↑ 2.4 kt • ↔ 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYZX

8,412 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.6%
MVFR
34.8%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
2.4%

CFB Greenwood is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
10%
S
7.9%
W
24.5%
NE
12.7%
NW
8.7%
SE
6.9%
SW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5°C
Range: -20°C to 31°C
-20°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,412 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

CFB Greenwood - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZX
IATA Code: YZX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 92 ft MSL

Location

City: Greenwood
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.984402°
Longitude: -64.916901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
230°@7kt
Density Alt
92ft, 23°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About CFB Greenwood

CFB Greenwood is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

CFB Greenwood is a medium airport located in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, serving both military and potentially civilian aviation needs. Situated at an elevation of 92 feet MSL, the airport offers two substantial asphalt runways, each 8,000 feet long, providing robust operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CFB Greenwood demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 54% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 36.4% of observations. Pilots can expect a wide temperature range from -15°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.1°C, and should note that September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (08/26 and 12/30) oriented to accommodate prevailing westerly winds at 270 degrees. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswinds of 4.3 knots for 08/26 and 5.8 knots for 12/30, indicating generally favorable wind conditions for landing and takeoff.

Approach Considerations

Typical wind conditions suggest westerly winds averaging 8.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 32 knots. Visibility averages 11.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 2.9% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 1.2% experiencing fog conditions.

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.