Banff Airport

CYBA / YBA

Banff, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

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Currently using: CYBW
Weather Source: Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW)
Distance: 44nm / 82km from CYBA

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
18:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
7 kt
150°
3 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBW 041800Z AUTO 15007KT 3SM BR OVC004 M06/M07 A2975 RMK SLP142

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,583 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,983 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
854 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,583 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,771 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,351 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYBW 041740Z 0418/0505 17007KT P6SM OVC008 TEMPO 0418/0420 2SM BR OVC002 FM042000 15006KT P6SM SCT008 TEMPO 0420/0422 BKN008 FM042200 15008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200 FM050100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 BKN140 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:23Z BASE
+0h
IFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+2h
VFR 150° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+4h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YBA
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
 3,000 ft 190 ft TURF/SNOW 0°
↓ 6.1 kt • ↔ 3.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Banff Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBA
IATA Code: YBA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,583 ft MSL

Location

City: Banff
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.208222°
Longitude: -115.540624°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 190 ft
Surface: TURF/SNOW
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
150°@7kt
Density Alt
4583ft, -6°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYBW LIFR
Calgary / Springbank Airport
44nm
82km
CYGE VFR
Golden Airport
54nm
101km
CYYC VFR
Calgary International Airport
58nm
107km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Banff Airport

Banff Airport (CYBA/YBA) is located in Banff, CA at an elevation of 4,583 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 3,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Banff Airport serves Banff 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 (18/36) with turf/snow surface. The longest runway measures 3,000 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4583 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada 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 Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYBA, 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 CYBA

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: 4,583 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
View all learning resources →

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.