Blue River Airport

CYCP

Blue River, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
00:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
0 kt
12 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCP 040000Z 00000KT 12SM FEW003 FEW006 SCT036 OVC060 02/02 A2983 RMK SF1SF1SC3SC4 SF TR LAST STFD OBS/NXT 031400Z SLP133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,240 ft
FEW 300 ft AGL
FEW 600 ft AGL
SCT 3,600 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,540 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,840 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,840 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,240 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
935 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,240 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,338 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,316 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCP
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,000 ft 60 ft ASP 31°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
31° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCP

2,452 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.7%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
3.6%

Blue River Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 68.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 6.8% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 68.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
5.5%
E
2.7%
SE
1.3%
S
4.8%
SW
2.6%
W
1.3%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.8%
Fog Frequency: 12.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,452 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blue River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,240 ft MSL

Location

City: Blue River
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.116699°
Longitude: -119.282997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Blue River Airport

Overview

Blue River Airport (CYCP) is a medium-sized airport located in Blue River, CA at an elevation of 2,240 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 52.116699, -119.282997, the airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway 01/19 measuring 5,000 feet in length and surfaced with asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Blue River Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 64.6% of observed periods. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 30°C, with an average of 2.4°C, presenting potential challenges for aircraft performance. The airport experiences predominantly northerly winds averaging 4.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 69.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 1.6 knots. Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of reduced visibility periods, with 7% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 11.8% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December offer the most consistent visual flight conditions at Blue River Airport. Pilots can expect instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during 11.8% of observations, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for approximately 11.8% of recorded periods. The low average crosswind and predominant northerly winds provide relatively predictable approach and departure conditions.

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.

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.