Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

CYCG / YCG

Castlegar, CA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
7kt
170°
15 SM
Visibility
17,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.26
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCG 022300Z 17007KT 15SM SCT098 BKN170 BKN230 11/M02 A3026 RMK AC4AC3CI1 CI TR SLP261

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,624ft
SCT 9,800ft AGL
BKN 17,000ft AGL
BKN 23,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,424ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,624ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,624ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.26 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.66 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,284 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,194 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYCG 021840Z 0219/0301 16006KT P6SM SCT060 RMK NXT FCST BY 031600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCG
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,300 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCG
IATA Code: YCG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,624 ft MSL

Location

City: Castlegar
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.296398°
Longitude: -117.632004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (CYCG/YCG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Castlegar, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,624 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.