Big River Airport

CKX8

Big River, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

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Currently using: CYLJ
Weather Source: Meadow Lake Airport (CYLJ)
Distance: 56nm / 104km from CKX8

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
14 kt
330° G23 kt
6 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
987 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYLJ 142000Z 33014G23KT 6SM -RA FEW009 BKN016 OVC037 11/10 A2914 RMK SF2SC3SC3 SLP875 DENSITY ALT 2400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,592 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,492 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,192 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,292 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Big River Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,700 feet and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 14 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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
987 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
934 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,592 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,380 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,282 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KX8
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,300 ft 65 ft TREATED GRAVEL
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Big River Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CKX8
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,592 ft MSL

Location

City: Big River
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.836102°
Longitude: -107.009003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,300 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: TREATED GRAVEL
ILS: No

About Big River Airport

Big River Airport (CKX8) is located in Big River, CA at an elevation of 1,592 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 3,300 feet.

Airport Overview

Big River Airport serves Big River in CA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (15/33) with treated gravel surface. The longest runway measures 3,300 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 CKX8, 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.