Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:29Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
16:29Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
17 kt
150° G27 kt
8 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQQ 071629Z 15017G27KT 8SM -RA FEW008 SCT012 OVC035 09/08 A2989 RMK SF1SC3SC4 DENSITY ALT -497FT SLP121

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 84 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
884 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,284 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,584 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (84 ft)
Pressure Alt
122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -578 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYQQ 071525Z 0715/0818 14020G30KT P6SM -RA SCT012 OVC030 TEMPO 0715/0720 5SM -RA BR FEW006 OVC012 BECMG 0716/0718 14025G35KT FM072000 14020G30KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 0720/0722 P6SM -SHRA FEW006 BKN012 OVC030 FM072200 16010KT P6SM FEW015 SCT040 FM080100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW010 FEW040 FM080500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 TEMPO 0806/0813 BKN012 BECMG 0814/0816 13007KT RMK NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Rain
20:00Z FM072000
+4h
VFR 140° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain
22:00Z FM072200
+6h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQQ
12 ✈️
30
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 200 ft ASP 202°
10.5 kt 13.4 kt
52° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQQ

4,150 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.4%
MVFR
21.6%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
4.8%

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox typically experiences VFR conditions 63.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 23°C with an average of 7.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 8.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
1.7%
E
3%
SE
30.8%
S
13.1%
SW
7.4%
W
13.1%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -2°C to 23°C
-2°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 15.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 7.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,150 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQQ
IATA Code: YQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 84 ft MSL

Location

City: Comox
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.710800°
Longitude: -124.887001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a medium-sized airport located in Comox, British Columbia, serving both civilian and military operations. Situated at an elevation of 84 feet MSL, the airport provides strategic access to Vancouver Island's eastern coast. Its dual-runway configuration supports diverse aviation activities with a 10,000ft primary runway and a 5,000ft secondary runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 64.9% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Seasonal temperature ranges from -2°C to 23°C create varied flying environments, with an average temperature of 8.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 32 knots and calm conditions occurring 8.4% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.710800, -124.887001, Comox Valley Airport is positioned near coastal terrain typical of Vancouver Island. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's significant runway length (10,000ft for 12/30) accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable approach conditions, with average crosswinds of 3.3 knots on the 12/30 runway and 4.7 knots on the 18/36 runway. September through November offer the best VFR conditions, with high visibility averaging 16.1 statute miles. Visibility restrictions are minimal, with less than 3 miles occurring in only 1.7% of observations and fog present in 7.2% of reports.

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.