Princeton Airport

CYDC

Town of Princeton, CA

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
0 kt
25 SM
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYDC 102200Z 00000KT 25SM FEW120 SCT180 BKN300 21/M05 A2971 RMK AC1AC4CI1 AC TR LENT SLP062 DENSITY ALT 3800FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,298 ft
FEW 12,000 ft AGL
SCT 18,000 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,298 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,298 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
32,298 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Princeton Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 30,000 feet and 25 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. The ceiling is 30000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating very 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
929 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,298 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,516 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,788 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YDC
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,932 ft 75 ft ASP 50°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYDC

2,681 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.4%

Princeton Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 51.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 51.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
2.9%
E
8.6%
SE
3.3%
S
5.5%
SW
10.6%
W
10.8%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -17°C to 31°C
-17°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 17.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 10.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,681 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Princeton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYDC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,298 ft MSL

Location

City: Town of Princeton
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.468102°
Longitude: -120.511002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,932 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Princeton Airport

Princeton Airport (CYDC) is located in Town of Princeton, CA at an elevation of 2,298 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,932 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,681 weather observations shows CYDC maintains VFR conditions 82% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.4% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 10.7% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 3% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYDC come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 5.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (51.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 3.8°C (39°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.15 to 30.66 inHg (987-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,681 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.