Birch Hills Airport

CJD3

Birch Hills, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

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Currently using: CYPA
Weather Source: Prince Albert Glass Field (CYPA)
Distance: 16nm / 29km from CJD3

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -16°C
9 kt
20°
4 SM
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPA 040200Z 02009KT 4SM -SN OVC043 M13/M16 A3014 RMK SC8 SLP250

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,500 ft
OVC 4,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,800 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,500 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,268 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,732 ft
ISA Deviation: -25.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYPA 040040Z 0401/0413 05010G20KT P6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0401/0413 2SM -SHSN OVC015 PROB40 0401/0413 1SM -SHSN VV010 RMK NXT FCST BY 040700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
JD3
09 ✈️
27
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 2,660 ft 75 ft ASPHALT 0°
↑ 3.1 kt • ↔ 8.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 1,800 ft 75 ft TURF 0°
↓ 7.8 kt • ↔ 4.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Birch Hills Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CJD3
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,500 ft MSL

Location

City: Birch Hills
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.990799°
Longitude: -105.445000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,660 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
20°@9kt
Density Alt
1500ft, -13°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYPA MVFR
Prince Albert Glass Field
16nm
29km
CYBU MVFR
Nipawin Airport
56nm
103km
CYXE MVFR
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
67nm
125km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Birch Hills Airport

Birch Hills Airport (CJD3) is located in Birch Hills, CA at an elevation of 1,500 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 17/35), with the longest at 2,660 feet.

Airport Overview

Birch Hills Airport serves Birch Hills 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 (09/27, 17/35) with asphalt and turf surfaces. The longest runway measures 2,660 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 CJD3, 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

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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.