Fort Good Hope Airport

CYGH / YGH

Fort Good Hope, CA

Last Updated
Apr 29, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
270°
25 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGH 291900Z 27010KT 25SM FEW075 08/02 A2995 RMK AC2 SLP150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 268 ft
FEW 7,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,768 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fort Good Hope Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 7,500 feet and 25 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 10 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 7,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 5 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (268 ft)
Pressure Alt
246 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -530 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF CYGH 291744Z 2918/2923 27008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 2918/2920 P6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 BECMG 2918/2920 26012G22KT FM292000 26012G22KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 RMK NXT FCST BY 301400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
20:00Z FM292000
+1h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
YGH
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,434 ft 98 ft GVL 92°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGH

2,484 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.9%
MVFR
17%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.1%

Fort Good Hope Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -47°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.8%
N
5.3%
S
10.2%
W
24%
NE
10.1%
NW
7%
SE
2.9%
SW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -16.2°C
Range: -47°C to 20°C
-47°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 17.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

March April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,484 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Good Hope Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGH
IATA Code: YGH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 268 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Good Hope
Country: CA
Latitude: 66.240658°
Longitude: -128.647757°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,434 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Fort Good Hope Airport

Fort Good Hope Airport (CYGH/YGH) is located in Fort Good Hope, CA at an elevation of 268 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 4,434 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,484 weather observations shows CYGH maintains VFR conditions 70.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYGH come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 5.5 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -47°C (-53°F) to 20°C (68°F), averaging -16.2°C (3°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.92 to 31.24 inHg (979-1058 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,484 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.