Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport

CAZ5 / YZA

Cache Creek, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

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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 36 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
15 kt
100°
30 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKA 041300Z 10015KT 30SM BKN075 BKN095 06/01 A2977 RMK AC5AC1 SLP092

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,034 ft
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,534 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,534 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
940 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,034 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,192 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,600 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYKA 041240Z 0413/0501 08012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 TEMPO 0413/0418 BKN080 FM041800 10007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 0418/0501 P6SM -SHRA BKN040 RMK NXT FCST BY 041900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+5h
VFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AZ5
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,280 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
9.6 kt 11.5 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

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.