Tulita Airport

CZFN / ZFN

Tulita, CA

Last Updated
Jun 23, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZFN 232200Z VRB02KT 10SM FEW004 SCT065TCU BKN220 27/10 A2994 RMK FU2TCU1CI4 SW FU SLP142 DENSITY ALT 1800FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 332 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 6,500 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
732 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,832 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,332 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tulita Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 6,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating very 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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (332 ft)
Pressure Alt
310 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,830 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZFN
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,935 ft 99 ft gravel 85° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CZFN

2,055 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.6%
MVFR
18%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
1%

Tulita Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -43°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.8%
N
14.8%
S
2.2%
W
19.2%
NE
22.4%
NW
6.1%
SE
4.7%
SW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.5°C
Range: -43°C to 27°C
-43°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 12.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

June April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,055 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tulita Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZFN
IATA Code: ZFN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 332 ft MSL

Location

City: Tulita
Country: CA
Latitude: 64.909496°
Longitude: -125.570297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,935 ft
Width: 99 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tulita Airport

Tulita Airport (CZFN/ZFN) is located in Tulita, CA at an elevation of 332 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,935 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,055 weather observations shows CZFN maintains VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.5% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 3.7% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CZFN come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.2 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -43°C (-45°F) to 27°C (81°F), averaging -9.5°C (15°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.97 to 30.86 inHg (981-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,055 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.