Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport

CFV7

Claresholm, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

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Currently using: CZPC
Weather Source: Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC)
Distance: 34nm / 63km from CFV7

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
20:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
34 kt
250° G42 kt
9 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZPC 142000Z AUTO 25034G42KT 9SM SCT071 SCT080 15/M00 A2969 RMK SLP056 DENSITY ALT 5100FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,394 ft
SCT 7,100 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,494 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,394 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 34 knots with gusts to 42 knots. These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,100 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
892 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,394 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,642 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,457 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CFV7
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,394 ft MSL

Location

City: Claresholm
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.018298°
Longitude: -113.582942°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway information not available

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
250°@34kt
Density Alt
3394ft, 15°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport

Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport (CFV7) is located in Claresholm, CA at an elevation of 3,394 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

Claresholm (General Hospital) Heliport serves Claresholm in CA.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3394 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 CFV7, 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.