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CYYC/YYC METAR & TAF Calgary International Airport

Calgary, AlbertaElevation 3,557 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR54 min old
Ceiling 1,600 ft, visibility 15 SM, gusts to 21 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
160@15
gust 21 kt
VISIBILITY
15 SM
24.1 km
CEILING
1,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
2,132 ft
-1,425 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1900Z (1:00 PM local) · 54 min old

CYYC is currently MVFR. Winds are from the south at 15 knots gusting 21. Visibility is 15 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,600 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1600 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
160° at 15 kt, gust 21
Gusts 6 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
15 statute miles
24.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
0°C / -4°C
32°F / 25°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.40 inHg
1029.5 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, GUST
Ceiling 1600 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: BKN OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SF6SC2
cloud layers: stratus fractus 6 oktas, stratocumulus 2 oktas
SLP350
sea-level pressure 1035.0 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1740Z (11:40 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (12:00 PM local)

CYYC forecast starts MVFR at 18Z. Worst period is 08Z to 15Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0303,000 ft
OVC0202,000 ft
IFR
VFR
1800Z12:00 PM2248Z4:48 PM0336Z9:36 PM0824Z2:24 AM1312Z7:12 AM1800Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT BKN TEMPO OVC PROB30 BR FEW RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Wind gusting to 21 kt (gust spread 6 kt).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 160° at 15 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 15 SM, ceiling 1,600 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
3 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW112917L35R17R35L 160°160°15G21 kt160°160° 15G21160°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
160° at 15 kt, gust 21
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 17L14 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17L
HEAD
14 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
BEST
17R
HEAD
14 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
11
HEAD
11 kt
CROSS
10 kt R
X-WIND
29
HEAD
11 kt tail
CROSS
10 kt L
X-WIND
35L
HEAD
14 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
8,000 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
17L/35R
Dimensions
14,000 x 200 ft
Surface
CONC
Lighting
Lighted
17R/35L
Dimensions
12,675 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,132 ft
Pressure altitude
3,077 ft
Field elevation
3,557 ft MSL
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Dewpoint
-4°C (25°F)
Altimeter
30.40 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0023Z 6:23 PM
Sunrise
1417Z 8:17 AM
Loggable night
0057Z (6:57 PM local) → 1343Z (7:43 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0023Z (6:23 PM local) → 1417Z (8:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0123Z (7:23 PM local) → 1317Z (7:17 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Calgary International Airport is in Calgary, Alberta. Field elevation 3,557 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYYC / YYC
RegionAlberta
CountryCanada
Coordinates51.1188, -114.0099
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.85
Calgary Arrivals (W)
ARR
125.9
Calgary Arrivals (E)
ARR
126.525
Calgary Arrivals
ARR
128.225
Automatic Terminal Information System
ATIS
120.825
Calgary Clearance
CLD
119.8
Calgary Departures
DEP
121.9
South Ground
GND
125.35
North Ground
GND
124.525
Edmonton Centre
PAL
133.3
Edmonton Centre
PAL
123.375
Edmonton Radio (FISE)
RCO
121.3
Apron I, 12-07Z
RMP
129.7
Apron II, 12-08Z
RMP
118.4
Calgary Tower, (W)
TWR
118.875
Calgary Tower, (E)
TWR
236.6
Calgary Tower, (E)
TWR
119.4
VFR Advisories
VFR ADV

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

CYQF Red Deer Regional Airport
64 NM N
VFR
CZPC Pincher Creek Airport
96 NM S
MVFR
CYQL Lethbridge County Airport
101 NM SE
VFR
CYXC Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
113 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗CYYC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYYC have a METAR?
Yes. CYYC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CYYC have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CYYC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CYYC?
CYYC sits at 3,557 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYYC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.