Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark

CYHE / YHE

Hope, CA

Last Updated
Jun 27, 14:26Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
14:26Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
280° G17 kt
9 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYHE 271426Z AUTO 28008G17KT 260V330 9SM -RA OVC050 13/10 A2986 RMK SLP114

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 128 ft
OVC 5,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,128 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 8 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (128 ft)
Pressure Alt
196 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -13 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.7°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
6.9 kt 4.0 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

11,354 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.2%
MVFR
24.9%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
1.7%

Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark typically experiences VFR conditions 67.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
32.4%
N
0.2%
S
3.1%
W
31.2%
NE
2.1%
NW
1.2%
SE
1.9%
SW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

June April May

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 11,354 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 67.2% of the time based on 11,354 observations, CYHE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 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 7.6 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 June, April, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 8.6°C (47°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 11,354 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.