What is the current weather at Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport?

Current conditions at Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) are MVFR. Temperature is 10°C. Winds are from VRB° at 3 knots.

Does CAL2 have an ILS approach?

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of CAL2?

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) has a field elevation of 1,515 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport is CAL2.

Where is CAL2 located?

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) is located near Nakusp, CA at coordinates 50.238378°N, -117.795043°E.

How often is the METAR updated for CAL2?

METAR reports for Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport (CAL2) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does CAL2 have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the CAL2 TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/CAL2/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does MVFR mean at CAL2?

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport is currently reporting MVFR conditions. MVFR (Marginal VFR) means visibility is 3-5 statute miles and/or ceiling is 1,000-3,000 feet AGL. Pilots should exercise caution and be prepared for potential IFR conditions.

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Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport

CAL2

Nakusp, CA

Last Updated

May 14, 14:22Z

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Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Fresh 22 min ago

14:22Z

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MVFR

Flight Rules

10°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 9°C

3 kt

Variable

9 SM

Visibility

1,800 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

1012 hPa

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYRV 141422Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM BKN018 BKN055 OVC070 10/09 A2989 RMK SLP131

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 1,515 ft

BKN 1,800 ft AGL

BKN 5,500 ft AGL

OVC 7,000 ft AGL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

1,800 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,315 ft AMSL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

5,500 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

7,015 ft AMSL

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OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

7,000 ft

AGL (Above Ground)

8,515 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Arrow Lakes Hospital Heliport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

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

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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

1012 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

962 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,515 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,553 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,317 ft

ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

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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

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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

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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.