Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark

CYHE / YHE

Hope, CA

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
280°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHE 110100Z AUTO 28006KT 250V360 9SM SCT160 20/04 A2965 RMK SLP043 DENSITY ALT 1100FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 128 ft
SCT 16,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,128 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 16,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 6 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 16,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 4°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
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (128 ft)
Pressure Alt
406 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,037 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.3°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
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHE

8,951 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.7%
MVFR
28.5%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
2.1%

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark typically experiences VFR conditions 61.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% 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: 11%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
2%
E
35.6%
SE
2.1%
S
3.5%
SW
17.9%
W
27.1%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

April September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,951 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 61.7% of the time based on 8,951 observations, CYHE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 9.8% 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 3.2 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°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 8,951 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.