Yellowknife Airport (CYZF)
Yellowknife, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYZF
IATA
YZF
City
Yellowknife
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
675 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
62.4628, -114.4403
Overview
Northern Canada airport with bush flying opportunities. Extreme cold and aurora borealis flying conditions.
Current Weather at CYZF
Pilots flying into or out of Yellowknife 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 CYZF 030900Z 15007KT 15SM SCT210 09/M03 A3020 RMK CI3 SLP237Wind 150° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 15
Current TAF
TAF CYZF 030840Z 0309/0412 15008KT P6SM SCT200 BECMG 0313/0315 16010G20KT BECMG 0401/0403 18010KT FM040900 04005KT P6SM FEW150 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYZF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Yellowknife Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYZF. 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 CYZF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Yellowknife. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYZF 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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Training Availability
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