Alberni Valley Regional Airport

CBS8 / YPB

Port Alberni, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

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Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: CYQQ
Weather Source: Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox (CYQQ)
Distance: 23nm / 43km from CBS8

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
06:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
170° G15 kt
20 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQQ 040600Z 17008G15KT 20SM FEW015 FEW030 BKN060 BKN160 09/07 A2984 RMK SC1SC2SC3AC1 DENSITY ALT -456FT SLP105

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 250 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,750 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,250 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,250 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,250 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (250 ft)
Pressure Alt
348 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -312 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQQ 040540Z 0406/0512 14010G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM040900 15005KT P6SM SCT040 TEMPO 0409/0418 SCT008 BKN040 FM041800 36005KT P6SM FEW012 SCT060 FM042100 10005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN060 FM042300 32005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 FM050300 32008KT P6SM SCT030 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM040900
+3h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+12h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BS8
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
 3,952 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
↑ 5.1 kt • ↔ 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alberni Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CBS8
IATA Code: YPB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 250 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Alberni
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.321899°
Longitude: -124.931000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,952 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
170°@8kt
Density Alt
250ft, 9°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CAT4 N/A
Qualicum Beach Airport
21nm
39km
CYQQ VFR
Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox
23nm
43km
CYPW VFR
Powell River Airport
35nm
65km
CYAZ VFR
Tofino / Long Beach Airport
36nm
67km
CYBL IFR
Campbell River Airport
40nm
74km
CYCD VFR
Nanaimo Airport
45nm
83km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Alberni Valley Regional Airport

Alberni Valley Regional Airport (CBS8/YPB) is located in Port Alberni, CA at an elevation of 250 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 3,952 feet.

Airport Overview

Alberni Valley Regional Airport serves Port Alberni in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (12/30) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,952 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CBS8, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.