Bishell's Airport

CGB2

Carstairs, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 05:00Z

No METAR Available for CGB2

Showing weather from nearby airport with METAR data.

Currently using: CYYC
Weather Source: Calgary International Airport (CYYC)
Distance: 28nm / 52km from CGB2

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
16 kt
280° G22 kt
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYC 150500Z 28016G22KT 15SM FEW140 SCT230 12/M07 A2968 RMK AC2CI1 SLP058 DENSITY ALT 4400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,400 ft
FEW 14,000 ft AGL
SCT 23,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,400 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,400 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bishell's Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 23,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 16 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 11 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 14,000 ft, scattered at 23,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of -7°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
892 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,400 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,648 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,104 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF CYYC 150244Z 1503/1524 28015G25KT P6SM FEW120 BECMG 1505/1507 27010KT FM151500 30010KT P6SM BKN100 BECMG 1520/1522 24010KT RMK NXT FCST BY 150600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM151500
+10h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
GB2
07 ✈️
25
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
1,400 ft 65 ft TURF
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
150° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
2,700 ft 100 ft TURF
8.0 kt 13.9 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bishell's Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CGB2
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,400 ft MSL

Location

City: Carstairs
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.582802°
Longitude: -114.052002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 1,400 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Bishell's Airport

Bishell's Airport (CGB2) is located in Carstairs, CA at an elevation of 3,400 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (07/25, 16/34), with the longest at 2,700 feet.

Airport Overview

Bishell's Airport serves Carstairs in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (07/25, 16/34) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 2,700 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3400 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 CGB2, 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.

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.