St. Johns International Airport (CYYT)
St. Johns, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYYT
IATA
YYT
City
St. Johns
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
461 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
47.6186, -52.7519
Overview
Easternmost airport in North America. Notoriously challenging weather with fog, wind, and icing.
Current Weather at CYYT
Pilots flying into or out of St. Johns 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 CYYT 030900Z 26007KT 15SM FEW003 03/01 A3019 RMK SF1 SF TR SLP230Wind 260° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF CYYT 030542Z 0306/0406 26008KT P6SM FEW005 PROB30 0306/0310 BKN005 FM031000 26008KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0314/0316 22008KT FM031700 22008KT P6SM FEW040 FEW240 FM032100 26006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN200 FM040400 27012KT P6SM OVC100 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYYT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at St. Johns International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYYT. 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 CYYT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near St. Johns. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around St. Johns 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 St. Johns International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYYT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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