Fredericton International Airport (CYFC)
Fredericton, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYFC
IATA
YFC
City
Fredericton
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
67 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
45.8689, -66.5372
Overview
New Brunswick capital airport with maritime weather conditions and training operations.
Current Weather at CYFC
Pilots flying into or out of Fredericton International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYFC 030900Z AUTO 04005KT 9SM OVC110 08/06 A3013 RMK SLP204Wind 040° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF CYFC 030540Z 0306/0318 36005KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 0308/0311 2SM BR BKN006 FM031200 09005KT P6SM SCT100 BECMG 0314/0316 16005KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYFC
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Fredericton International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYFC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYFC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fredericton. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Fredericton International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Fredericton International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYFC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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