Athabasca Airport

CYWM

Athabasca, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Currently using: CYZH
Weather Source: Slave Lake Airport (CYZH)
Distance: 63nm / 117km from CYWM

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
11:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -22°C
13 kt
110°
9 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZH 041100Z AUTO 11013KT 9SM OVC027 M19/M22 A3001 RMK ICE MISG SLP219

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,971 ft
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,671 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
950 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,971 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,889 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,718 ft
ISA Deviation: -30.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZH 040640Z 0407/0419 10010G20KT 6SM -SN OVC040 TEMPO 0407/0410 2SM -SN OVC015 FM041000 10010G20KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 0410/0419 5SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YWM
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
↑ 6.5 kt • ↔ 11.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Athabasca Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYWM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,971 ft MSL

Location

City: Athabasca
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.743099°
Longitude: -113.205002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
110°@13kt
Density Alt
1971ft, -19°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

CYZH MVFR
Slave Lake Airport
63nm
117km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Athabasca Airport

Athabasca Airport (CYWM) is located in Athabasca, CA at an elevation of 1,971 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Athabasca Airport serves Athabasca in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,000 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYWM, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at CYWM

How to Read METAR Reports
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Handle 13kt winds safely
Current winds: 13 knots
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: MVFR conditions
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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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.