Chetwynd Airport

CYCQ / YCQ

Chetwynd, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -18°C
0 kt
15 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCQ 042100Z 00000KT 15SM FEW048 SCT130 BKN220 M09/M18 A2968 RMK SC1AC2CI3 AC LENT SE PCPN DIST W SLP104

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,000 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
SCT 13,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,800 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,000 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,000 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
938 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,000 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,248 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -152 ft
ISA Deviation: -20.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCQ
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,484 ft 100 ft ASP 72°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
72° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCQ

2,236 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Chetwynd Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 14.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
16.3%
E
10.4%
SE
0.8%
S
6.2%
SW
36%
W
10.6%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.1°C
Range: -35°C to 27°C
-35°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 20.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

January September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,236 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chetwynd Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCQ
IATA Code: YCQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,000 ft MSL

Location

City: Chetwynd
Country: CA
Latitude: 55.687199°
Longitude: -121.626999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,484 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chetwynd Airport

Overview

Chetwynd Airport serves the community of Chetwynd in British Columbia, Canada, situated at an elevation of 2000 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 55.687199, -121.626999, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation operations in a northern terrain environment. The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 4484 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Chetwynd Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 78.2% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southwest winds averaging 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges dramatically from -35°C to 27°C, with an average of -2.4°C, indicating potential challenging winter operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in northern Canada presents unique operational considerations, with terrain and climate influencing flight dynamics. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 20.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods, with 5.7% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles. Fog occurs in 4.9% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with a minimal average crosswind of 1.7 knots. September, January, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should reference current METARs and be prepared for potential rapid weather changes typical of northern Canadian airport environments.

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.