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Weather Briefing
VFRChetwynd Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 30 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 3.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 17 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,500 ft (TCU), scattered at 10,000 ft. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 6,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating very dry conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
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4,484 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 72° |
↑ 16.0 kt
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↔ 5.8 kt
20° angle
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Weather Statistics - CYCQ
3,272 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Chetwynd Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, January, September.
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Statistics computed from 3,272 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Chetwynd Airport - Airport Information
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About Chetwynd Airport
Overview
Chetwynd Airport serves the community of Chetwynd in British Columbia, Canada, situated at an elevation of 2000 ft MSL. Located at coordinates 55.687199, -121.626999, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation operations in a northern terrain environment. The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 4484 feet in length.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Chetwynd Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 78.2% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southwest winds averaging 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges dramatically from -35°C to 27°C, with an average of -2.4°C, indicating potential challenging winter operations.
Notable Features
The airport's geographical position in northern Canada presents unique operational considerations, with terrain and climate influencing flight dynamics. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 20.8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods, with 5.7% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles. Fog occurs in 4.9% of observations.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with a minimal average crosswind of 1.7 knots. September, January, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should reference current METARs and be prepared for potential rapid weather changes typical of northern Canadian airport environments.
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