Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
2kt
290°
12 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.41
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQQ 171200Z 29002KT 12SM SKC M00/M01 A3041 RMK DENSITY ALT -2279FT FG BANK OVR GASTR SLP298

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.41 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.33 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (84 ft)
Pressure Alt
-406 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -2,186 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQQ 171140Z 1712/1818 VRB03KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1712/1715 3/4SM BR FM171500 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR SKC TEMPO 1715/1723 1/8SM FG VV001 FM172300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1723/1809 3/4SM BR FM180900 VRB03KT 1/8SM FG VV001 TEMPO 1809/1818 3/4SM BR SKC RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM171500
+3h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Mist
15:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/8SM
Ceiling: 100ft
Fog
23:00Z FM172300
+11h
VFR VRB 3kt
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: 30
10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 0.3kt
10° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 200 ft ASP 202°
↑ 0.1kt ↔ 2.0kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT8

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

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About Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox (CYQQ/YQQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Comox, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 84 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (12/30, 18/36) with PEM and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.