Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport

CYKA / YKA

Kamloops, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
90° G16 kt
30 SM
Visibility
9,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKA 041100Z 09010G16KT 30SM SCT075 BKN096 06/01 A2980 RMK AC3AC4 SLP101

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,133 ft
SCT 7,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,633 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,733 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,133 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,261 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 453 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYKA 040644Z 0407/0419 08010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 TEMPO 0407/0419 BKN080 RMK NXT FCST BY 041300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKA
05 ✈️
23
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
1,875 ft 49 ft ASP 61°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,000 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
10.0 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 - CYKA

4,347 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.2%

Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
6.3%
E
46.5%
SE
8.7%
S
2.6%
SW
4.5%
W
15.9%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -13°C to 34°C
-13°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 32.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,347 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKA
IATA Code: YKA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,133 ft MSL

Location

City: Kamloops
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.703038°
Longitude: -120.448641°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 1,875 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport

Overview

Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport serves the Kamloops area in British Columbia, Canada, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at an elevation of 1133 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various aircraft operations with its two substantial runways. Its strategic positioning allows for diverse aviation activities in the British Columbia interior.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kamloops demonstrate excellent overall VFR flying opportunities, with 80.6% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range dramatically from -13°C to 34°C, presenting significant seasonal variation for pilots. Wind patterns predominantly come from the east at an average of 7.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 28 knots, and periods of calm conditions occurring 10.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a shorter 1875 ft asphalted runway (05/23) and a longer 8000 ft asphalted runway (09/27). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing minimal average crosswind at 2.3 knots. The airport's elevation and geographic positioning in the interior of British Columbia suggests potential terrain and mountainous environment considerations for pilots.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. With exceptional average visibility of 32.5 statute miles and minimal low visibility events (only 1.5% of observations below 3SM), the airport generally supports straightforward approach and landing conditions. Pilots should note the minimal fog occurrence (0.4%) and predictable wind patterns when planning arrivals and departures.

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

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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.