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VFRCache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 8,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east (100°) at 7 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 8,000 ft, few at 17,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, FCST between 17:00Z and 19:00Z.
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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
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3,280 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 171° |
↑ 4.5 kt
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↔ 5.4 kt
50° angle
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About Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport
Overview
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport serves the rural British Columbia region near Cache Creek, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the local community. Located at 50.775258, -121.321314, the airport sits at an elevation of 2034 feet mean sea level and supports medium-sized aircraft operations. Its single runway configuration enables general aviation and regional transportation needs in this mountainous interior British Columbia corridor.
Flying Conditions
The airport's elevated position at 2034 feet MSL suggests potential for variable mountain weather conditions typical of interior British Columbia. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and temperature variations due to the surrounding terrain and seasonal mountain climate. Careful preflight weather planning is recommended given the airport's geographic location and elevation.
Notable Features
The runway at Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport is oriented 15/33, providing a 3280-foot asphalt surface suitable for medium aircraft operations. The airport's geographic positioning suggests potential terrain-influenced wind patterns and potential visual navigation challenges due to surrounding mountainous landscape. Pilots should be prepared for potential visual approach requirements given the regional topography.
Approach Considerations
Given the runway's 15/33 orientation, approach planning should consider prevailing wind conditions and potential terrain interactions. The 3280-foot runway length requires appropriate aircraft performance calculations and careful approach planning. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight assessments of aircraft performance capabilities relative to the airport's elevation and runway characteristics.
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