Beaver Creek Airport

CYXQ / YXQ

Beaver Creek, CA

Last Updated
Feb 6, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 19 hours ago
22:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
2 kt
320°
25 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXQ 062200Z 32002KT 25SM FEW005 FEW220 M14/M15 A2970 RMK ST1CI1 ST TR LAST STFD OBS/NXT 071600Z VIA CYXY SLP122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,131 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
FEW 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,631 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,131 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
935 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,131 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,349 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -620 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.7°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°
2.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXQ

931 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
3.7%

Beaver Creek Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -50°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 15% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.4% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 11 kt
Calm Winds: 48.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
7.5%
E
3.3%
SE
2.9%
S
13.7%
SW
4.1%
W
4.7%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -14.5°C
Range: -50°C to 18°C
-50°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 19.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 15%

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 931 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.