Big Bend Airport

CEM4

Innisfail, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:05Z

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Currently using: CYQF
Weather Source: Red Deer Regional Airport (CYQF)
Distance: 8nm / 15km from CEM4

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:05Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -16°C
4 kt
90°
8 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQF 040905Z AUTO 09004KT 8SM -SN OVC006 M14/M16 A2991 RMK SLP202

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,017 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,617 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
912 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,017 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,025 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 269 ft
ISA Deviation: -23.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQF 040540Z 0406/0418 06008KT 3SM -SN BR OVC005 TEMPO 0406/0418 P6SM NSW OVC010 BECMG 0412/0414 12010KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:28Z BASE
+0h
IFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Snow, Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 120° 10 kt
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EM4
04 ✈️
22
10
28
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
 3,025 ft 100 ft ASP 62°
↑ 2.6 kt • ↔ 3.1 kt
50° angle
10/28 3,025 ft 100 ft ASP 118°
↑ 3.5 kt • ↔ 1.9 kt
28° angle
16/34 3,025 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Big Bend Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CEM4
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,017 ft MSL

Location

City: Innisfail
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.078602°
Longitude: -114.027000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,025 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,025 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,025 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@4kt
Density Alt
3017ft, -14°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYQF IFR
Red Deer Regional Airport
8nm
15km
CYYC LIFR
Calgary International Airport
58nm
107km
CYBW LIFR
Calgary / Springbank Airport
60nm
111km
CYEG MVFR
Edmonton International Airport
76nm
140km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Big Bend Airport

Big Bend Airport (CEM4) is located in Innisfail, CA at an elevation of 3,017 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (04/22, 10/28, 16/34), with the longest at 3,025 feet.

Airport Overview

Big Bend Airport serves Innisfail in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (04/22, 10/28, 16/34) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,025 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3017 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 CEM4, 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 CEM4

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: IFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,017 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.