Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

CYCG / YCG

Castlegar, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:00 UTC

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Weather Source: Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (CYCG)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6kt
190°
15 SM
Visibility
8,900ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYCG 160400Z 19006KT 15SM BKN089 20/13 A3020 RMK AC7 LAST STFD OBS/NXT 151300Z SLP228 DENSITY ALT 2300FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,624ft
BKN 8,900ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,524ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.60 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,344 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,334 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYCG 160040Z 1601/1604 20006KT P6SM SCT120 BECMG 1602/1604 36006KT RMK NXT FCST BY 161500Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCG
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,300 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
↑ 4.6kt ↔ 3.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCG
IATA Code: YCG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,624 ft MSL

Location

City: Castlegar
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.296398°
Longitude: -117.632004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (CYCG/YCG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Castlegar, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,624 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP 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.