Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

CYCG / YCG

Castlegar, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 01:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4kt
340°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.52
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCG 170100Z 34004KT 310V020 15SM SCT250 02/M03 A3052 RMK CI3 LAST STFD OBS/NXT 171400Z SLP359

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,624ft
SCT 25,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,624ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.52 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.92 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,024 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -146 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCG
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,300 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCG
IATA Code: YCG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,624 ft MSL

Location

City: Castlegar
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.296398°
Longitude: -117.632004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (CYCG/YCG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Castlegar, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,624 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) 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.