Birch Mountain Airport

CFM2

Birch Mountain, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

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Currently using: CYMM
Weather Source: Fort McMurray Airport (CYMM)
Distance: 66nm / 122km from CFM2

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
20:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -26°C
14 kt
130°
9 SM
Visibility
3,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYMM 042000Z AUTO 13014KT 9SM OVC037 M21/M26 A3008 RMK SLP233

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,600 ft
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,300 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
932 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,600 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,428 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,268 ft
ISA Deviation: -30.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYMM 041840Z 0419/0507 12010G20KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0419/0504 5SM -SN BKN020 FM050400 14007KT P6SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
04:00Z FM050400
+8h
MVFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
FM2
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 2,700 ft 75 ft TURF 0°
↓ 9.0 kt • ↔ 10.7 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Birch Mountain Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CFM2
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,600 ft MSL

Location

City: Birch Mountain
Country: CA
Latitude: 57.700001°
Longitude: -111.833000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
130°@14kt
Density Alt
2600ft, -21°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYMM VFR
Fort McMurray Airport
66nm
122km
CYPY MVFR
Fort Chipewyan Airport
68nm
126km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Birch Mountain Airport

Birch Mountain Airport (CFM2) is located in Birch Mountain, CA at an elevation of 2,600 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 2,700 feet.

Airport Overview

Birch Mountain Airport serves Birch Mountain 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 (08/26) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 2,700 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 CFM2, 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 CFM2

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Crosswind Landing Techniques
Handle 14kt winds safely
Current winds: 14 knots
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.