Beaver Creek Airport

CYXQ / YXQ

Beaver Creek, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
22:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
12 kt
310° G18 kt
25 SM
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXQ 142200Z 31012G18KT 240V330 25SM BKN045 OVC250 14/01 A2958 RMK CU6CI2 /LAST STFD OBS/NXT 151600Z/ SLP037 DENSITY ALT 2900FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,131 ft
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
OVC 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,631 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
27,131 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beaver Creek Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 25,000 feet and 25 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 10.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 12 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. The ceiling is 4500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
931 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,131 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,469 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,860 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXQ
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
3,745 ft 100 ft GRVL 162°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXQ

1,506 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
2.3%

Beaver Creek Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -50°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 39.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
9.4%
E
4.5%
SE
3.4%
S
12.5%
SW
3.3%
W
8.5%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -12.8°C
Range: -50°C to 18°C
-50°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 20.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

May January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,506 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver Creek Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXQ
IATA Code: YXQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,131 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver Creek
Country: CA
Latitude: 62.410301°
Longitude: -140.867004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,745 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Beaver Creek Airport

Overview

Beaver Creek Airport (CYXQ) is a medium-sized airport located at 62.410301, -140.867004, situated at an elevation of 2131 ft MSL in Beaver Creek, CA. The airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway (14/32) measuring 3745 feet and constructed of gravel surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXQ demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 70.5% of the time. Winter months present challenging conditions, with average temperatures at -14°C and extreme lows reaching -50°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at 180° with an average speed of 3.6 knots, and calm conditions occur 48.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's gravel runway and high-altitude location suggest potential challenges for aircraft operations, particularly during extreme temperature variations. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 19.3 statute miles, though fog occurs in 16.5% of observations and visibility can drop below 3 statute miles in 3.7% of cases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers favorable wind conditions, with a 100% compatible wind profile and an average crosswind of just 2.3 knots. January, December, and October represent the most consistent VFR months, providing more predictable approach and landing conditions for pilots navigating this region.

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.