Big Sand Lake Airport

CJQ9

Big Sand Lake, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

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Currently using: CYYL
Weather Source: Lynn Lake Airport (CYYL)
Distance: 60nm / 111km from CJQ9

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -36°C
0 kt
0°
9 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYL 041800Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR M30/M36 A3042 RMK SLP359
QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,050 ft)
Pressure Alt
548 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,600 ft
ISA Deviation: -42.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYL 041840Z 0419/0507 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM042200 15007KT P6SM BKN080 TEMPO 0422/0503 5SM IC FM050300 16012KT 6SM -SN OVC060 TEMPO 0503/0507 2 1/2SM -SN OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+3h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ice Crystals
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
JQ9
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 3,450 ft 80 ft CLAY/SAND 0°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Big Sand Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CJQ9
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,050 ft MSL

Location

City: Big Sand Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 57.619400°
Longitude: -99.875298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,450 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: CLAY/SAND
ILS: No

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Density Alt
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Nearby Airports

CYYL VFR
Lynn Lake Airport
60nm
111km
CYLR N/A
Leaf Rapids Airport
67nm
123km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Big Sand Lake Airport

Big Sand Lake Airport (CJQ9) is located in Big Sand Lake, CA at an elevation of 1,050 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,450 feet.

Airport Overview

Big Sand Lake Airport serves Big Sand Lake 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 (17/35) with clay/sand surface. The longest runway measures 3,450 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 CJQ9, 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.