Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark

CYHE / YHE

Hope, CA

Last Updated
May 1, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
70°
9 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHE 010800Z AUTO 07004KT 040V100 9SM OVC110 14/08 A3003 RMK SLP171

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 128 ft
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,128 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (128 ft)
Pressure Alt
16 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -73 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHE
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
3,960 ft 250 ft TURF
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHE

9,584 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.1%
MVFR
27.7%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
2%

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
34.8%
N
0.2%
S
3.4%
W
28.1%
NE
2%
NW
0.9%
SE
2.1%
SW
17.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.3°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

April September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,584 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHE
IATA Code: YHE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 128 ft MSL

Location

City: Hope
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.368865°
Longitude: -121.494950°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,960 ft
Width: 250 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark (CYHE/YHE) is located in Hope, CA at an elevation of 128 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,960 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 63.1% of the time based on 9,584 observations, CYHE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 9.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYHE come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 7.3°C (45°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.1 to 30.69 inHg (985-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,584 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.