Cartwright Airport

CYCA / YRF

Cartwright, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7kt
350°
9 SM
Visibility
900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.96
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCA 160500Z AUTO 35007KT 9SM OVC009 07/07 A2996 RMK SLP149

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 40ft
OVC 900ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
940ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.96 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.92 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (40 ft)
Pressure Alt
0 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -950 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYCA 160352Z 1603/1614 36008G18KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC004 TEMPO 1603/1612 P6SM NSW SCT004 OVC009 PROB30 1606/1612 1SM BR FM161200 35010G20KT 2SM BR OVC004 BECMG 1612/1614 P6SM NSW SCT005 OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 160800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:18Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 360° 8kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
06:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
12:00Z FM161200
+7h
LIFR 350° 10kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400ft
Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCA
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
2,500 ft 75 ft GRAVEL
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 7.0kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cartwright Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCA
IATA Code: YRF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 40 ft MSL

Location

City: Cartwright
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.682501°
Longitude: -57.042303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Cartwright Airport

Cartwright Airport (CYCA/YRF) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Cartwright, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 40 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with GRAVEL surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.