Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport

CAZ5 / YZA

Cache Creek, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 07:00Z

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Currently using: CYKA
Weather Source: Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (CYKA)
Distance: 33nm / 62km from CAZ5

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
12 kt
280° G21 kt
30 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKA 230700Z 28012G21KT 250V330 30SM FEW130 10/M10 A3003 RMK AC2 SLP176

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,034 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,034 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 13,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 12 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component (gusting to 16 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of -10°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.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,034 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,922 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,810 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYKA 230640Z 2307/2319 33010G20KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2317/2319 27014KT RMK NXT FCST BY 231300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 270° 14 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZ5
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
3,280 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CAZ5
IATA Code: YZA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,034 ft MSL

Location

City: Cache Creek
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.775258°
Longitude: -121.321314°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,280 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport

Overview

Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport serves the rural British Columbia region near Cache Creek, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local community. Located at 50.775258, -121.321314, the airport sits at an elevation of 2034 feet mean sea level and supports medium-sized aircraft operations. Its single runway configuration enables general aviation and regional transportation needs in this mountainous interior British Columbia corridor.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated position at 2034 feet MSL suggests potential for variable mountain weather conditions typical of interior British Columbia. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and temperature variations due to the surrounding terrain and seasonal mountain climate. Careful preflight weather planning is recommended given the airport's geographic location and elevation.

Notable Features

The runway at Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is oriented 15/33, providing a 3280-foot asphalt surface suitable for medium aircraft operations. The airport's geographic positioning suggests potential terrain-influenced wind patterns and potential visual navigation challenges due to surrounding mountainous landscape. Pilots should be prepared for potential visual approach requirements given the regional topography.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's 15/33 orientation, approach planning should consider prevailing wind conditions and potential terrain interactions. The 3280-foot runway length requires appropriate aircraft performance calculations and careful approach planning. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight assessments of aircraft performance capabilities relative to the airport's elevation and runway characteristics.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.