Fort McMurray International Airport (CYMM)
Fort McMurray, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYMM
IATA
YMM
City
Fort McMurray
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
1,211 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
56.6533, -111.2219
Overview
Northern Alberta oil sands hub. Remote operations and northern weather challenges for experienced pilots.
Current Weather at CYMM
Pilots flying into or out of Fort McMurray 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
SPECI CYMM 030904Z AUTO 06003KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC021 08/08 A3022 RMK SLP250Wind 060° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF CYMM 030640Z 0307/0319 VRB03KT P6SM SCT006 OVC015 TEMPO 0307/0316 4SM -DZ BR OVC006 PROB30 0307/0314 1SM -DZ BR OVC004 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 031300ZDecode METAR for CYMM
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Fort McMurray International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYMM. 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 CYMM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fort McMurray. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYMM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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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
No On-Field Training Reported
Fort McMurray International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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