Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

CYXJ / YXJ

Fort Saint John, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
15:25Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
10 kt
110°
15 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYXJ 041525Z 11010KT 15SM SCT010 BKN017 M18/M21 A2975 RMK ST3SC4 SLP143

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,280 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,280 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,980 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
931 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,280 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,468 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -945 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYXJ 041240Z 0413/0501 11010KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0413/0421 6SM -SN OVC020 FM042100 12008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 0421/0501 BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 041900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
21:00Z FM042100
+6h
VFR 120° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXJ
03
21
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,698 ft 198 ft ASP 45°
4.2 kt 9.1 kt
65° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,909 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXJ

5,190 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
3.4%

Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 8.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
29.6%
NE
3%
E
11%
SE
10.4%
S
8.9%
SW
21.7%
W
6.7%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.5°C
Range: -32°C to 28°C
-32°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 20.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 8.9%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,190 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXJ
IATA Code: YXJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,280 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Saint John
Country: CA
Latitude: 56.238098°
Longitude: -120.739998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,698 ft
Width: 198 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,909 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport

Overview

Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport serves the northeastern British Columbia region, located at an elevation of 2,280 feet MSL in the North Peace area. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and resource-sector aviation needs for the Fort Saint John community. The airport offers two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXJ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing in 72.6% of observations. Winter temperatures can plummet to -32°C, while summer peaks reach 28°C, presenting substantial seasonal challenges for pilots. Visibility averages 21.3 statute miles, though 9% of observations show visibility below 3SM, with fog occurring in 8.7% of reports.

Notable Features

Positioned at 56.238098, -120.739998, the airport is situated in a northern geographic zone characterized by complex terrain and potentially challenging meteorological conditions. Both runways (03/21 and 12/30) are lengthy asphalt surfaces exceeding 6,700 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Prevailing winds consistently approach from the north at an average of 9.1 knots, with occasional gusts reaching 38 knots.

Approach Considerations

Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively modest average crosswind components (5.3kt for 03/21, 6.5kt for 12/30). Pilots should anticipate potential winter weather restrictions, as IFR and LIFR conditions combine to represent nearly 14% of observed conditions. September, January, and October statistically offer the most consistent Visual Flight Rules environments.

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.