Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport

CZVL

Edmonton, CA

Last Updated
Apr 30, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
5 kt
270°
9 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CZVL 301600Z AUTO 27005KT 250V340 9SM CLR 14/M02 A3010 RMK SLP206 DENSITY ALT 2500FT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 5 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating very 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.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
944 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,256 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,084 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,505 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CZVL 301140Z 3012/3024 19008KT P6SM FEW240 BECMG 3015/3017 27008KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 301800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ZVL
08
26 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 5,001 ft 100 ft ASP 103°
↑ 4.9 kt • ↔ 0.9 kt
10° angle
16/34 3,500 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
↑ 0.1 kt • ↔ 5.0 kt
89° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CZVL

8,360 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.8%
MVFR
24.5%
IFR
7%
LIFR
2.7%

Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 6.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.7%
NE
8.4%
E
10.4%
SE
9.6%
S
13.4%
SW
4.7%
W
13.4%
NW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.7°C
Range: -33°C to 28°C
-33°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,360 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CZVL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,256 ft MSL

Location

City: Edmonton
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.667500°
Longitude: -113.853996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
270°@5kt
Density Alt
2256ft, 14°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport

Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport (CZVL) is located in Edmonton, CA at an elevation of 2,256 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 16/34), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.8% of the time based on 8,360 observations, CZVL requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 9.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CZVL come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Runway 16/34 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 September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -33°C (-27°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging -4.7°C (24°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.1 to 30.67 inHg (985-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,360 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.