Beaver Creek Airport

CYXQ / YXQ

Beaver Creek, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
210°
25 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYXQ 041700Z 21003KT 25SM RA BKN035 OVC070 10/09 A2991 RMK SC6AC2 SLP147

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,131 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,631 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,131 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beaver Creek Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 25 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 9°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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
942 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,131 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,139 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,050 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YXQ
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
3,745 ft 100 ft GRVL 162°
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYXQ

1,906 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
1.8%

Beaver Creek Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -50°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 32.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
10%
S
11.4%
W
11.5%
NE
8.7%
NW
12.3%
SE
3.5%
SW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.5°C
Range: -50°C to 23°C
-50°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 21.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 7.1%

Best Months for VFR

May June January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,906 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver Creek Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYXQ
IATA Code: YXQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,131 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver Creek
Country: CA
Latitude: 62.410301°
Longitude: -140.867004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,745 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Beaver Creek Airport

Overview

Beaver Creek Airport (CYXQ) is a medium-sized airport located at 62.410301, -140.867004, situated at an elevation of 2131 ft MSL in Beaver Creek, CA. The airport serves regional aviation needs with a single runway (14/32) measuring 3745 feet and constructed of gravel surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYXQ demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 70.5% of the time. Winter months present challenging conditions, with average temperatures at -14°C and extreme lows reaching -50°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at 180° with an average speed of 3.6 knots, and calm conditions occur 48.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's gravel runway and high-altitude location suggest potential challenges for aircraft operations, particularly during extreme temperature variations. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 19.3 statute miles, though fog occurs in 16.5% of observations and visibility can drop below 3 statute miles in 3.7% of cases.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers favorable wind conditions, with a 100% compatible wind profile and an average crosswind of just 2.3 knots. January, December, and October represent the most consistent VFR months, providing more predictable approach and landing conditions for pilots navigating this region.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.