Churchill Airport

CYYQ / YYQ

Churchill, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -36°C
9kt
290°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.27
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYQ 171200Z 29009KT 15SM SKC M32/M36 A3027 RMK SLP259

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.27 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.18 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (94 ft)
Pressure Alt
-256 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -5,873 ft
ISA Deviation: -46.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYQ 171140Z 1712/1812 30012KT P6SM SKC FM171500 27010KT P6SM FEW015 SCT150 FM171800 27010KT P6SM -SN SCT020 BKN040 BKN080 TEMPO 1718/1721 2SM -SN BKN020 OVC040 FM172100 27007KT 6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 1721/1806 2SM -SN OVC015 BECMG 1801/1803 35012KT FM180600 34015KT P6SM SCT025 TEMPO 1806/1812 1SM -SN BLSN BKN025 BECMG 1806/1808 34015G25KT RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM171500
+3h
VFR 270° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM171800
+6h
VFR 270° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000ft
Light Snow
18:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYQ
07
25 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 72°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 5.8kt
40° angle
15/33 9,200 ft 160 ft ASP 152°
↓ 6.7kt ↔ 6.0kt
138° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Churchill Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYQ
IATA Code: YYQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 94 ft MSL

Location

City: Churchill
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.739201°
Longitude: -94.065002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,200 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Churchill Airport

Churchill Airport (CYYQ/YYQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Churchill, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 94 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (07/25, 15/33) with GVL and ASP surfaces . 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.