Victoria International Airport (CYYJ)
Victoria, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYYJ
IATA
YYJ
City
Victoria
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
63 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
48.6470, -123.4258
Overview
Vancouver Island airport with mild Pacific climate. Popular training destination with float plane ops.
Current Weather at CYYJ
Pilots flying into or out of Victoria 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 CYYJ 030900Z 26003KT 30SM BKN220 17/09 A2991 RMK CI7 SLP132 DENSITY ALT 300FTWind 260° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF CYYJ 030540Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT P6SM BKN240 FM031500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150 FM031800 25008KT P6SM BKN120 FM040400 24006KT P6SM SCT060 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYYJ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Victoria International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYYJ. 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 CYYJ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Victoria. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Victoria 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 Victoria International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYYJ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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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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