Bishell's Airport

CGB2

Carstairs, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: CYYC
Weather Source: Calgary International Airport (CYYC)
Distance: 28nm / 52km from CGB2

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
09:00Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
7 kt
110°
--
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYC 040900Z 11007KT 1 3/4SM BR BKN004 M11/M12 A2984 RMK FG6SC2 SLP152

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,400 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,800 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
897 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,400 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,498 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,194 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYYC 040840Z 0409/0506 05006KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 0409/0417 6SM -SN BR OVC010 PROB30 0409/0415 3/4SM BR OVC003 FM041700 16006KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 0417/0420 BKN008 FM042000 13008KT P6SM BKN200 FM050300 01006KT P6SM SCT005 BKN180 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:43Z BASE
+0h
IFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM041700
+8h
MVFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+11h
VFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GB2
07
25 ✈️
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
 1,400 ft 65 ft TURF 0°
↓ 5.4 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
140° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
 2,700 ft 100 ft TURF 0°
↓ 4.5 kt • ↔ 5.4 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bishell's Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CGB2
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,400 ft MSL

Location

City: Carstairs
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.582802°
Longitude: -114.052002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 1,400 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
110°@7kt
Density Alt
3400ft, -11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYYC LIFR
Calgary International Airport
28nm
52km
CYBW VFR
Calgary / Springbank Airport
31nm
58km
CYQF IFR
Red Deer Regional Airport
36nm
68km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bishell's Airport

Bishell's Airport (CGB2) is located in Carstairs, CA at an elevation of 3,400 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (07/25, 16/34), with the longest at 2,700 feet.

Airport Overview

Bishell's Airport serves Carstairs in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (07/25, 16/34) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 2,700 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3400 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 CGB2, 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 CGB2

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: 3,400 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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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.