Kelowna International Airport

CYLW / YLW

Kelowna, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4kt
60°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.15
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLW 160500Z AUTO 06004KT 9SM CLR 16/10 A3015 RMK SLP210

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.15 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.75 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,421 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,191 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,652 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYLW 160040Z 1601/1613 32006KT P6SM FEW080 BECMG 1604/1606 VRB03KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 160700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YLW
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,900 ft 200 ft ASP 175°
↑ 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

Kelowna International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYLW
IATA Code: YLW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,421 ft MSL

Location

City: Kelowna
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.956100°
Longitude: -119.377998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,900 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Kelowna International Airport

Kelowna International Airport (CYLW/YLW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kelowna, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,421 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) 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.