Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

CYXC / YXC

Cranbrook, CA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3kt
260°
20 SM
Visibility
21,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.83
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYXC 141100Z 26003KT 20SM SCT160 BKN210 BKN240 14/08 A2983 RMK AC3CI2CI1 FU SLP087 DENSITY ALT 3800FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,082ft
SCT 16,000ft AGL
BKN 21,000ft AGL
BKN 24,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
16,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,082ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
21,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,082ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
27,082ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.83 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.80 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,082 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,172 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,792 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXC 140640Z 1407/1419 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150 FM140900 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 SCT220 RMK NXT FCST BY 141300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YXC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 178°
↓ 0.5kt • ↔ 3.0kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXC
IATA Code: YXC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,082 ft MSL

Location

City: Cranbrook
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.610802°
Longitude: -115.781998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (CYXC/YXC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cranbrook, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,082 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . 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.

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