Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport

CAL2

Nakusp, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: CYRV
Weather Source: Revelstoke Airport (CYRV)
Distance: 46nm / 85km from CAL2

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
09:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
Variable
9 SM
Visibility
9,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRV 040900Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM -RA FEW060 BKN093 OVC110 15/13 A2994 RMK SLP139 DENSITY ALT 1800FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,515 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,300 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,515 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,815 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,515 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 9300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
964 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,515 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,493 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,857 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CAL2
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,515 ft MSL

Location

City: Nakusp
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.238378°
Longitude: -117.795043°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway information not available

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
0°@5kt
Density Alt
1515ft, 15°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) is located in Nakusp, CA at an elevation of 1,515 feet MSL.

Airport Overview

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport serves Nakusp in CA.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CAL2, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.