Churchill Falls Airport

CZUM / ZUM

Churchill Falls, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
180° G19 kt
9 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZUM 292300Z AUTO 18009G19KT 150V250 9SM OVC055 10/M04 A2982 RMK SLP112

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,442 ft
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,942 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Churchill Falls Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 9 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component (gusting to 15 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 20:00Z and 23:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 02:00Z and 08:00Z.

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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,442 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,540 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,286 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CZUM 291940Z 2920/3008 18012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 2920/2923 BKN050 BKN080 FM292300 18010KT P6SM BKN050 FM300200 18008KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 3002/3008 SCT030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 300200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
02:00Z FM300200
+3h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
02:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ZUM
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
 5,500 ft 150 ft ASP 104°
↑ 5.8 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CZUM

11,371 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
45.5%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
0.8%

Churchill Falls Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 4.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
7.7%
E
11%
SE
7.4%
S
6.8%
SW
8.1%
W
28.4%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -8.5°C
Range: -36°C to 22°C
-36°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,371 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Churchill Falls Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZUM
IATA Code: ZUM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,442 ft MSL

Location

City: Churchill Falls
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.561901°
Longitude: -64.106400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
180°@9kt
Density Alt
1442ft, 10°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Churchill Falls Airport

Churchill Falls Airport (CZUM/ZUM) is located in Churchill Falls, CA at an elevation of 1,442 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

CZUM is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 45% of the time across 11,371 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 9.5% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CZUM come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 22°C (72°F), averaging -8.5°C (17°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.26 to 30.52 inHg (957-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,371 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.