Whitecourt Airport

CYZU / YZU

Whitecourt, CA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 01:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7kt
300°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZU 160100Z 30007KT 15SM FEW240 19/04 A3012 RMK CI1 CI TR SLP206 DENSITY ALT 3400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,567ft
FEW 24,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,567ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.59 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,567 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,367 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,463 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZU 151840Z 1519/1523 30010G20KT P6SM FEW090 RMK NXT FCST BY 161400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YZU
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,800 ft 100 ft ASP 125°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Whitecourt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYZU
IATA Code: YZU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,567 ft MSL

Location

City: Whitecourt
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.143902°
Longitude: -115.787003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Whitecourt Airport

Whitecourt Airport (CYZU/YZU) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Whitecourt, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,567 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (11/29) 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.