Chatham Kent Airport

CYCK / XCM

Chatham-Kent, CA

Last Updated
Jun 23, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9 kt
360° G19 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCK 232200Z AUTO 36009G19KT 9SM CLR 22/10 A3009 RMK SLP190 DENSITY ALT 1500FT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chatham Kent Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 16 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (650 ft)
Pressure Alt
478 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,474 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCK
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCK

10,806 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.9%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
4.4%

Chatham Kent Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.6%
N
11.9%
S
12%
W
20.6%
NE
6.4%
NW
13.3%
SE
6.6%
SW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -25°C to 30°C
-25°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

June October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,806 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chatham Kent Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCK
IATA Code: XCM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 650 ft MSL

Location

City: Chatham-Kent
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.306400°
Longitude: -82.081902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chatham Kent Airport

Chatham Kent Airport (CYCK/XCM) is located in Chatham-Kent, CA at an elevation of 650 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 63.9% of the time based on 10,806 observations, CYCK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYCK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 11.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, October, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 4.7°C (40°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.16 to 30.72 inHg (988-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,806 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.