Cardston Airport

CEA6

Cardston, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:33Z

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Currently using: CYQL
Weather Source: Lethbridge County Airport (CYQL)
Distance: 33nm / 61km from CEA6

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
06:33Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
7 kt
60°
4 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQL 040633Z AUTO 06007KT 4SM BR OVC004 M04/M05 A2988 RMK SLP169

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,887 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,287 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
882 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,887 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,925 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,578 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQL 040602Z 0406/0418 06008KT P6SM FEW006 SCT240 TEMPO 0406/0410 2SM BR BKN006 FM041000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 0410/0415 1SM BR BKN006 FM041500 07008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM041000
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z PROB30
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM041500
+9h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EA6
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
 3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 63°
↑ 6.9 kt • ↔ 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cardston Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CEA6
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,887 ft MSL

Location

City: Cardston
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.163631°
Longitude: -113.241888°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
60°@7kt
Density Alt
3887ft, -4°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYQL LIFR
Lethbridge County Airport
33nm
61km
CZPC VFR
Pincher Creek Airport
36nm
68km
KCTB VFR
Cut Bank International Airport
48nm
88km
KGPI VFR
Glacier Park International Airport
65nm
121km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cardston Airport

Cardston Airport (CEA6) is located in Cardston, CA at an elevation of 3,887 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Airport Overview

Cardston Airport serves Cardston 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 (05/23) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,500 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3887 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 CEA6, 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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at CEA6

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: LIFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,887 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
View all learning resources →

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.