Key Lake Airport

CYKJ / YKJ

Key Lake, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4kt
310°
9 SM
Visibility
5,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.90
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYKJ 160300Z AUTO 31004KT 9SM OVC055 17/15 A2990 RMK SLP137 DENSITY ALT 2400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,679ft
OVC 5,500ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,179ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.90 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.25 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,679 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,699 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,342 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYKJ 151840Z 1519/1524 29005KT P6SM FEW009 BKN020 TEMPO 1519/1520 FEW009 BKN025 FM152000 29010KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 1520/1524 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 161000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKJ
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,200 ft 180 ft GRAVEL
↑ 0.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Key Lake Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYKJ
IATA Code: YKJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,679 ft MSL

Location

City: Key Lake
Country: CA
Latitude: 57.256100°
Longitude: -105.617996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 180 ft
Surface: GRAVEL
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Key Lake Airport

Key Lake Airport (CYKJ/YKJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Key Lake, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,679 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) 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.