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CZMD/MSA METAR & TAF Muskrat Dam Airport

Muskrat Dam, OntarioElevation 911 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR41 min old
Ceiling 3,700 ft, visibility 9 SM, gusts to 18 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
300@10
gust 18 kt
VISIBILITY
9 SM
14.5 km
CEILING
3,700 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,186 ft
-2,097 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (6:00 PM local) · 41 min old

CZMD is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 10 knots gusting 18. Visibility is 9 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,700 feet AGL. The main issue is wind gusting to 18 kt (gust spread 8 kt).

WIND
300° at 10 kt, gust 18
Gusts 8 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
9 statute miles
14.5 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,700 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-1°C / -3°C
30°F / 27°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.33 inHg
1027.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
GUST
Wind gusting to 18 kt (gust spread 8 kt).

Codes in this report: AUTO FEW SCT BKN OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
SLP290
sea-level pressure 1029.0 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2044Z (3:44 PM local) · valid to 2200Z (5:00 PM local)

CZMD forecast starts VFR at 20Z. Worst period is 20Z to 22Z with IFR possible (SN, GUST, SN). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0404,000 ft
2000Z3:00 PM2024Z3:24 PM2048Z3:48 PM2112Z4:12 PM2136Z4:36 PM2200Z5:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM FEW BKN TEMPO BR RMK AUTO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Wind gusting to 18 kt (gust spread 8 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 VFR, wind from 300° at 10 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 9 SM, ceiling 3,700 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
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for CZMD. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
3,500 x 100 ft
Surface
GRVL
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,186 ft
Pressure altitude
501 ft
Field elevation
911 ft MSL
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Dewpoint
-3°C (27°F)
Altimeter
30.33 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
2248Z 5:48 PM
Sunrise
1254Z 7:54 AM
Loggable night
2325Z (6:25 PM local) → 1218Z (7:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2248Z (5:48 PM local) → 1254Z (7:54 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2348Z (6:48 PM local) → 1154Z (6:54 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

Muskrat Dam Airport is in Muskrat Dam, Ontario. Field elevation 911 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACZMD / MSA
RegionOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates53.4414, -91.7628
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

CZSJ Sandy Lake Airport
61 NM W
MVFR
CYTL Big Trout Lake Airport
70 NM E
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CZMD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CZMD have a METAR?
Yes. CZMD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CZMD have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CZMD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CZMD?
CZMD sits at 911 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CZMD?
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.