Sandspit Airport

CYZP / YZP

Sandspit, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
23kt
140° G29kt
5 SM
Visibility
13,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.96
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZP 160600Z AUTO 14023G29KT 5SM BR BKN130 BKN150 15/15 A2996 RMK SLP148

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21ft
BKN 13,000ft AGL
BKN 15,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,021ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,021ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.96 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.94 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-19 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -14 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYZP 160419Z 1604/1613 14025G35KT 2SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC010 TEMPO 1604/1607 6SM BR SCT005 BKN010 OVC040 FM160700 14020G30KT 4SM BR BKN005 OVC040 TEMPO 1607/1613 P6SM NSW SCT005 BKN040 OVC140 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 160700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:54Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 25kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500ft
Light Rain, Mist
07:00Z FM160700
+1h
IFR 140° 20kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500ft
Mist
07:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZP
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,120 ft 150 ft ASP 144°
↑ 22.7kt ↔ 4.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sandspit Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZP
IATA Code: YZP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandspit
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.254299°
Longitude: -131.813995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT9

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,120 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Extended TAF forecasts
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• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Sandspit Airport

Sandspit Airport (CYZP/YZP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sandspit, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 21 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) 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.