Athabasca Airport

CYWM

Athabasca, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 20:00Z

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Currently using: CYZH
Weather Source: Slave Lake Airport (CYZH)
Distance: 63nm / 117km from CYWM

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
17 kt
270° G22 kt
9 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYZH 142000Z AUTO 27017G22KT 9SM -RA FEW011 SCT020 SCT042 OVC055 09/07 A2953 RMK PCPN 1.8MM PAST HR ICE MISG SLP017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,971 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,071 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,971 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,171 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,471 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Athabasca Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 5,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 17 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 17-knot crosswind component (gusting to 22 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Light Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain, Mist between 19:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST between 00:00Z and 07:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
934 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,971 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,369 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,122 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYZH 141840Z 1419/1507 29012G22KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC025 TEMPO 1419/1424 3SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC015 FM150000 28010KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 1500/1507 6SM -SHRA BR FEW008 OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
00:00Z FM150000
+4h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YWM
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
3.0 kt 16.7 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Athabasca Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYWM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,971 ft MSL

Location

City: Athabasca
Country: CA
Latitude: 54.743099°
Longitude: -113.205002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Athabasca Airport

Athabasca Airport (CYWM) is located in Athabasca, CA at an elevation of 1,971 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Athabasca Airport serves Athabasca 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 (17/35) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,000 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the Transport Canada 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 Canada Air Pilot for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from CYWM, 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.