Revelstoke Airport

CYRV / YRV

Revelstoke, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
10 kt
330°
9 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRV 230600Z AUTO 33010KT 9SM BKN110 OVC140 12/M09 A2983 RMK SLP106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,459 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
OVC 14,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,459 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,459 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Revelstoke Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 14,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of -9°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,459 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,557 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,547 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRV
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,800 ft 75 ft ASP 138°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRV

13,026 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39.2%
MVFR
37.2%
IFR
16.2%
LIFR
7.4%

Revelstoke Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 43.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
6.2%
E
3.4%
SE
7.3%
S
9.6%
SW
2.1%
W
5%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -14°C to 28°C
-14°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 8.7%

Best Months for VFR

April October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,026 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Revelstoke Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRV
IATA Code: YRV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,459 ft MSL

Location

City: Revelstoke
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.962245°
Longitude: -118.184258°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Revelstoke Airport

Overview

Revelstoke Airport serves the mountainous region of British Columbia, located in the city of Revelstoke. Situated at 1,459 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and potentially tourism-related activities in this mountain terrain.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Revelstoke Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 37.4% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 40.6% of observations. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 28°C, creating diverse flying challenges, while wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 5.4 knots, with calm conditions recorded 45.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 12/30 spans 4,800 feet with an asphalt surface, positioned in a mountain valley environment. Terrain surrounding the airport likely presents complex topographical considerations for pilots, with potential mountain wave and localized wind effect interactions that require careful navigation and situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.5 knots. Pilots should note visibility averages 7.1 statute miles, with reduced visibility (below 3 miles) occurring in 5.6% of observations and fog present 8.5% of the time. September, October, and November statistically offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations.

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.