Fort Good Hope Airport

CYGH / YGH

Fort Good Hope, CA

Last Updated
Jun 26, 20:41Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
20:41Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
7 kt
290°
20 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYGH 262041Z 29007KT 270V060 20SM -TSRA SCT040CB SCT060 BKN120 20/14 A2970 RMK CB3CU1AS2 SLP061 DENSITY ALT 1300FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 268 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,268 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,268 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,268 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fort Good Hope Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 4,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 4 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, FCST between 19:00Z and 23:00Z.

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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (268 ft)
Pressure Alt
486 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,150 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYGH 261953Z 2619/2623 33005KT P6SM SCT080 BKN160 BKN240 TEMPO 2619/2623 VRB15G25KT 5SM TSRA SCT040 BKN080CB OVC160 RMK NXT FCST BY 271400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 16,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGH

3,150 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.3%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
3.8%

Fort Good Hope Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -47°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 10.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
11.1%
E
16.7%
SE
3.3%
S
9.6%
SW
10.1%
W
24%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -10.6°C
Range: -47°C to 29°C
-47°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 18.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

March June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,150 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 3,150 weather observations shows CYGH maintains VFR conditions 73.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYGH come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, June, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -47°C (-53°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging -10.6°C (13°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 3,150 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.