Medicine Hat Regional Airport

CYXH / YXH

Medicine Hat, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
50°
9 SM
Visibility
19,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
991 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXH 170600Z AUTO 05008KT 9SM BKN190 BKN210 BKN230 04/M02 A2926 RMK SLP927

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,352 ft
BKN 19,000 ft AGL
BKN 21,000 ft AGL
BKN 23,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
19,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,352 ft AMSL
QNH
991 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
913 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,352 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,020 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,264 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYXH 170540Z 1706/1718 06012KT P6SM SCT130 BECMG 1706/1708 10008KT FM170800 10008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN080 TEMPO 1708/1715 3SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC012 FM171500 20005KT 2SM -SN BR OVC006 TEMPO 1715/1718 6SM -SN SCT006 OVC012 BECMG 1716/1718 VRB03KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM170800
+2h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow, Mist
15:00Z FM171500
+9h
IFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Snow, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXH
03 ✈️
21
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
09/27 2,820 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
4.5 kt 6.6 kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXH

4,412 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.4%

Medicine Hat Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
7.1%
E
9.8%
SE
2.1%
S
8.3%
SW
30.2%
W
13.6%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.4°C
Range: -30°C to 31°C
-30°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 15.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,412 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Medicine Hat Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXH
IATA Code: YXH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,352 ft MSL

Location

City: Medicine Hat
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.018902°
Longitude: -110.721001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,820 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Medicine Hat Regional Airport

Overview

Medicine Hat Regional Airport serves southeastern Alberta as a strategic medium-sized airport located at 2,352 feet above sea level. Situated near the city of Medicine Hat, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure supporting general aviation, potentially regional commercial, and potentially agricultural/utility operations in the prairie region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXH demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) dominating 75% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly southwestern winds averaging 8.8 knots, with temperatures ranging dramatically from -30°C to 31°C. The airport experiences the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November, offering optimal flying windows.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: 03/21 measuring 5,000 feet and 09/27 measuring 2,820 feet. Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and relatively modest average crosswind conditions of 4.9 and 5.6 knots respectively. The moderate elevation and prairie location suggest potential for stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southwestern winds at 225 degrees, pilots should anticipate runway 03/21 as the primary approach vector. Visibility averages an excellent 15.2 statute miles, though occasional challenges exist with 3.7% of observations showing reduced visibility and 1.5% experiencing fog conditions. Careful preflight planning and current METAR review remain essential for safe operations.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.