Is CZUM VFR or IFR right now?

CZUM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at CZUM has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Churchill Falls Airport have?

Churchill Falls Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,442 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at CZUM?

AWOS 122.55 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at CZUM?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:24 UTC and sunset at 21:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:20 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Churchill Falls Airport

General Aviation Airport · Churchill Falls, NL, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Churchill Falls Airport. It's 46°F with 66% humidity. Winds from 160° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,600 ft.

ICAOCZUMIATAZUM

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-4--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,442ft440 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates53.56, -64.1153°33'42.8"N 64°06'23.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

46°F8°C · Dew 36°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 3 kt

Visibility9 sm
Ceiling7,600 ft AGL
Humidity66%
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Pressure1018.4 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 7,600′Overcast 8,900′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR CZUM 042300Z AUTO 16003KT 150V210 9SM BKN076 OVC089 08/02 A3007 RMK SLP204

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 3 kt

Visibility9 sm

Temperature46°F / 8°C

Dew point36°F · 66% RH

Altimeter30.07 inHg

Ceiling7,600 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyBroken 7,600′, Overcast 8,900′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:00Z·Churchill Falls Arpt, NL, CA·28 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 20:00Z – Mon 08:00Z

InitialSun 20:00Zuntil Sun 23:00Z
VFRWind220° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 4,000′
TemporarySun 20:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
VFRVis6+ smWeatherLight rain showers
Now
BecomingSun 23:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
VFRWind170° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 4,000′
Now
FromMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
VFRWind170° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 5,000′, Broken 12,000′, Overcast 18,000′
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 08:00Z
VFRWind170° @ 10 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 12,000′, Overcast 18,000′

RAW

TAF CZUM 041940Z 0420/0508 22006KT P6SM OVC040
  TEMPO 0420/0501 P6SM -SHRA
  BECMG 0423/0501 17008KT
  FM050100 17008KT P6SM BKN050 BKN120 OVC180
  FM050400 17010G20KT P6SM BKN120 OVC180 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050200Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 19:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at Churchill Falls Airport (CZUM) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Churchill Falls Airport. It's 46°F with 66% humidity. Winds from 160° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,600 ft. (observed 23:00 UTC)
Is CZUM VFR or IFR right now?: CZUM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CZUM has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 3 kt, runway 13 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Churchill Falls Airport have?: Churchill Falls Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 1,442 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at CZUM?: AWOS 122.55 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at CZUM?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:24 UTC and sunset at 21:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:20 UTC.

Runways

1 total

13/31◐ lit

5,500 ft1,676 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS122.55

RCO123.25HALIFAX RDO

ATF123.50

Center126.025GANDER CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

Churchill FallsNDB

233 kHz4.9 NM291° W

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