Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
160° G21 kt
15 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQQ 040700Z 16010G21KT 15SM BKN008 BKN055 09/08 A2984 RMK SF6SC1 DENSITY ALT -414FT CIG VRB 6-10 SLP104

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 84 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
884 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,584 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (84 ft)
Pressure Alt
182 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -518 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQQ 040646Z 0406/0512 14008KT P6SM SCT006 SCT060 TEMPO 0406/0415 BKN006 FM041800 36005KT P6SM FEW012 SCT060 FM042100 10005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN060 FM042300 32005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 FM050300 32008KT P6SM SCT030 RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM041800
+11h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQQ
12 ✈️
30
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 200 ft ASP 202°
7.4 kt 6.7 kt
42° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQQ

4,827 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.8%
MVFR
21.4%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
4.4%

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox typically experiences VFR conditions 64.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between -2°C and 23°C with an average of 7.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 7.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
1.8%
E
3.1%
SE
29.6%
S
12.6%
SW
7.6%
W
14.2%
NW
16.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -2°C to 23°C
-2°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 16.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,827 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQQ
IATA Code: YQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 84 ft MSL

Location

City: Comox
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.710800°
Longitude: -124.887001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a medium-sized airport located in Comox, British Columbia, serving both civilian and military operations. Situated at an elevation of 84 feet MSL, the airport provides strategic access to Vancouver Island's eastern coast. Its dual-runway configuration supports diverse aviation activities with a 10,000ft primary runway and a 5,000ft secondary runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 64.9% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Seasonal temperature ranges from -2°C to 23°C create varied flying environments, with an average temperature of 8.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 32 knots and calm conditions occurring 8.4% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.710800, -124.887001, Comox Valley Airport is positioned near coastal terrain typical of Vancouver Island. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's significant runway length (10,000ft for 12/30) accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable approach conditions, with average crosswinds of 3.3 knots on the 12/30 runway and 4.7 knots on the 18/36 runway. September through November offer the best VFR conditions, with high visibility averaging 16.1 statute miles. Visibility restrictions are minimal, with less than 3 miles occurring in only 1.7% of observations and fog present in 7.2% of reports.

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.