Bow Island Airport

CEF3

Bow Island, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: CYXH
Weather Source: Medicine Hat Regional Airport (CYXH)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from CEF3

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
09:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
7 kt
10°
9 SM
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXH 040900Z AUTO 01007KT 9SM OVC010 M08/M10 A2993 RMK SLP162

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,634 ft
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,634 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,634 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,612 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 484 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYXH 040603Z 0406/0418 35010G20KT P6SM SCT007 BKN250 TEMPO 0406/0408 OVC007 FM040800 05008KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 TEMPO 0408/0416 2SM BR OVC006 PROB30 0408/0416 3/4SM BR OVC003 FM041600 06010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 TEMPO 0416/0418 BKN008 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
16:00Z FM041600
+7h
MVFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
16:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EF3
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 66°
↑ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bow Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CEF3
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,634 ft MSL

Location

City: Bow Island
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.883301°
Longitude: -111.333000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
10°@7kt
Density Alt
2634ft, -8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYXH MVFR
Medicine Hat Regional Airport
25nm
46km
CYQL LIFR
Lethbridge County Airport
59nm
109km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bow Island Airport

Bow Island Airport (CEF3) is located in Bow Island, CA at an elevation of 2,634 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 3,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Bow Island Airport serves Bow Island 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 3,000 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 CEF3, 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 CEF3

How to Read METAR Reports
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Understanding Flight Categories
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Current: MVFR conditions
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.