Norman Wells Airport

CYVQ / YVQ

Norman Wells, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
11kt
110° G18kt
30 SM
Visibility
25,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.93
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVQ 160500Z 11011G18KT 30SM SCT150 BKN250 11/07 A2993 RMK AC3CI3 SLP141

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 238ft
SCT 15,000ft AGL
BKN 25,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
15,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,238ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,238ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.93 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.70 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (238 ft)
Pressure Alt
228 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -195 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYVQ 160305Z 1603/1612 11007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN220 RMK NXT FCST BY 160600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 22,000ft
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVQ
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,998 ft 150 ft ASP 117°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Norman Wells Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVQ
IATA Code: YVQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 238 ft MSL

Location

City: Norman Wells
Country: CA
Latitude: 65.281601°
Longitude: -126.797997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Norman Wells Airport

Norman Wells Airport (CYVQ/YVQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Norman Wells, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 238 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (10/28) 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.