Charlo Airport

CYCL / YCL

Charlo, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 22:51Z

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Currently using: CZBF
Weather Source: Bathurst Airport (CZBF)
Distance: 32nm / 60km from CYCL

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
22:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
30°
9 SM
Visibility
7,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CZBF 142251Z AUTO 03004KT 9SM FEW041 BKN076 OVC093 10/09 A3000 RMK SLP163

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 132 ft
FEW 4,100 ft AGL
BKN 7,600 ft AGL
OVC 9,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,232 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,732 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,432 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Charlo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,300 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 7600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 9°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 7 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST.

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.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (132 ft)
Pressure Alt
50 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -518 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CZBF 141941Z 1420/1503 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCL
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 105°
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Charlo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCL
IATA Code: YCL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 132 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlo
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.990799°
Longitude: -66.330299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlo Airport

Overview

Charlo Airport (CYCL) is a medium-sized airport located at coordinates 47.990799, -66.330299 in Charlo, CA. Situated at an elevation of 132 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 132 ft MSL suggests relatively moderate terrain conditions that should not present significant atmospheric challenges for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate standard maritime or coastal weather influences given the airport's geographic positioning.

Notable Features

Charlo Airport features a single runway (12/30) with an asphalt surface measuring 6,000 feet in length. This runway configuration provides substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft and supports a range of aviation activities.

Approach Considerations

The 6,000-foot asphalt runway allows for approaches from either runway end (12 or 30), with potential wind direction influencing the preferred landing orientation. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning to determine the most appropriate approach strategy.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.