Golden Airport

CYGE

Golden, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
7 kt
320°
20 SM
Visibility
14,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGE 042100Z 32007KT 20SM FEW048 FEW072 SCT088 BKN140 BKN230 06/03 A2972 RMK CF1CU2CU2AC1CI1 CF TR SLP088

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,575 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
FEW 7,200 ft AGL
SCT 8,800 ft AGL
BKN 14,000 ft AGL
BKN 23,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,375 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,775 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,375 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,575 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,575 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
920 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,575 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,793 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,331 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGE
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,500 ft 75 ft ASP 161°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGE

2,293 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
2.1%

Golden Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 30% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.2% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 30%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
0.6%
E
3.2%
SE
23.5%
S
12.9%
SW
0.3%
W
2.4%
NW
22.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -18°C to 27°C
-18°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 14.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 10.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,293 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Golden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,575 ft MSL

Location

City: Golden
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.299196°
Longitude: -116.982002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Golden Airport

Overview

Golden Airport serves the mountain community of Golden, British Columbia, located in the Canadian Rockies. Situated at an elevation of 2575 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation access to a region characterized by challenging terrain and alpine conditions. The airport supports regional transportation needs with its single runway 14/32.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Golden Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 71.4% of observed periods. Pilots can expect southeastern winds averaging 5 knots, with potential gusts up to 21 knots and calm conditions occurring 29.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 27°C, creating diverse meteorological challenges throughout the year.

Notable Features

The 4500-foot asphalted runway 14/32 is oriented to accommodate the prevailing southeastern wind patterns. Geographic positioning in the Canadian Rockies means pilots should anticipate potential mountain wave effects and rapidly changing alpine weather conditions. The airport's location suggests potential for significant terrain-induced wind and visibility variations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 1.2 knots. Visibility averages 14.6 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with fog present in 11.2% of observations. September, October, and December historically offer the most consistent visual flight conditions.

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
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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.