High Level Airport

CYOJ / YOJ

High Level, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
13 kt
360° G20 kt
15 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYOJ 071700Z 36013G20KT 15SM -SN OVC014 M18/M22 A2995 RMK SC8 SLP181

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,110 ft
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,510 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,110 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,088 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,606 ft
ISA Deviation: -30.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYOJ 071240Z 0713/0801 35012G22KT P6SM FEW020 OVC025 TEMPO 0713/0721 5SM -SN BKN020 OVC025 BECMG 0718/0720 02010KT FM072100 02008KT 6SM -SN OVC025 TEMPO 0721/0723 3SM -SN VV020 FM072300 04006KT 3SM -SN VV020 TEMPO 0723/0801 1SM -SN VV010 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 20° 10 kt
21:00Z FM072100
+4h
MVFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow
21:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YOJ
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 154°
8.4 kt 10.0 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 - CYOJ

5,428 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
4.3%

High Level Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -42°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 18.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.8%
NE
2%
E
4.8%
SE
20%
S
9.5%
SW
4%
W
4.8%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: -11.3°C
Range: -42°C to 27°C
-42°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,428 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

High Level Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYOJ
IATA Code: YOJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,110 ft MSL

Location

City: High Level
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.621399°
Longitude: -117.165001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About High Level Airport

Overview

High Level Airport serves the remote northern region of Alberta, Canada, located at coordinates 58.621399, -117.165001 with an elevation of 1,110 feet MSL. As a medium airport situated in a challenging northern environment, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this sparsely populated area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at High Level Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 63.7% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -42°C to 27°C, with an average of -11°C, creating potential challenges for aircraft performance and pilot preparation. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 13/31 is 5,000 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft operations. Winds are predominantly from the north (0°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.5% of the time, which pilots should consider when flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3 knots. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility, with 7.3% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles and 3.6% reporting fog.

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.