Penticton Airport

CYYF / YYF

Penticton, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
170°
12 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYF 041900Z 17003KT 12SM -RA FEW016 BKN048 OVC070 06/04 A2981 RMK SF1SC6AC2 SF TR SLP105

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,129 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,729 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,929 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,129 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,129 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,257 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 448 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYF 041840Z 0419/0507 16005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 0419/0423 5SM -SHRA BR SCT020 BKN030 FM042300 17006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 0423/0503 P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN060 FM050300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 RMK NXT FCST BY 050100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+4h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Rain
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYF
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,000 ft 148 ft ASP 182°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - CYYF

4,296 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.1%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.3%

Penticton Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.3%
NE
2.5%
E
1.1%
SE
16.4%
S
36%
SW
1.4%
W
1.5%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -11°C to 31°C
-11°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 14.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,296 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Penticton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYF
IATA Code: YYF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,129 ft MSL

Location

City: Penticton
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.463100°
Longitude: -119.601997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Penticton Airport

Overview

Penticton Airport serves the Okanagan Valley region in British Columbia, Canada, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the area. Located at 1129 ft MSL with coordinates 49.463100, -119.601997, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation and local aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Penticton Airport are predominantly VFR, with 79.5% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. The prevailing southerly winds at 180° average 9.5 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 36 knots. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 31°C, with an average of 7.3°C, indicating significant seasonal variation.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34 is 6000 ft long with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. Wind data shows 100% runway favorability, with an average crosswind of only 2.1 knots, providing consistent and predictable landing conditions. The airport's elevation and geographic position in the Okanagan Valley contribute to its unique microclimate.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 14.3 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 0.4% below 3SM). September, October, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions. The low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR/LIFR at 2%) suggests generally stable approach 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

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.