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CZSJ/ZSJ METAR & TAF Sandy Lake Airport

Sandy Lake, OntarioElevation 951 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR4 min old
Ceiling 2,400 ft, visibility 2 1/4 SM, snow.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
310@16
gust 21 kt
VISIBILITY
2 1/4 SM
3.6 km
CEILING
2,400 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,246 ft
-2,197 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0153Z (8:53 PM local) · 4 min old

CZSJ is currently IFR. Winds are from the northwest at 16 knots gusting 21. Visibility is 2 1/4 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,400 feet AGL. Reported weather: light snow. Main concerns: Visibility 2.25 SM.

WIND
310° at 16 kt, gust 21
Gusts 5 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
2 1/4 statute miles
3.6 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,400 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-1°C / -3°C
30°F / 27°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.44 inHg
1030.8 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
SN, LOW CIG, LOW VIS, GUST
Snow reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO SCT OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
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SLP330
sea-level pressure 1033.0 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1540Z (10:40 AM local) · valid to 2200Z (5:00 PM local)

CZSJ forecast starts VFR at 16Z. Worst period is 16Z to 22Z with MVFR possible (GUST, SN). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0505,000 ft
1600Z11:00 AM1712Z12:12 PM1824Z1:24 PM1936Z2:36 PM2048Z3:48 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: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2.25 SM.
›Snow reported.
›Wind gusting to 21 kt (gust spread 5 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 IFR, wind from 310° at 16 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 2.25 SM, ceiling 2,400 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility; icing risk.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2.25 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
Icing riskMETAR
Precipitation with freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Structural and induction icing are possible.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for CZSJ. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

11/29
Dimensions
3,500 x 100 ft
Surface
GRVL
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,246 ft
Pressure altitude
431 ft
Field elevation
951 ft MSL
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Dewpoint
-3°C (27°F)
Altimeter
30.44 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
2256Z 5:56 PM
Sunrise
1259Z 7:59 AM
Loggable night
2331Z (6:31 PM local) → 1223Z (7:23 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2256Z (5:56 PM local) → 1259Z (7:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2356Z (6:56 PM local) → 1159Z (6:59 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

Sandy Lake Airport is in Sandy Lake, Ontario. Field elevation 951 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACZSJ / ZSJ
RegionOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates53.0642, -93.3444
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.

CZMD Muskrat Dam Airport
61 NM E
MVFR
CYIV Island Lake Airport
67 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗CZSJ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CZSJ have a METAR?
Yes. CZSJ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CZSJ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CZSJ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CZSJ?
CZSJ sits at 951 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CZSJ?
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.