Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

CYQQ / YQQ

Comox, CA

Last Updated
Jul 5, 13:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). Civil access requires prior authorization.

Access Notes:

CFB installations generally restricted to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Canada AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
11 kt
340°
20 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQQ 051300Z 34011KT 310V010 20SM FEW020 FEW040 12/07 A3018 RMK SC1SC1 DENSITY ALT -389FT SLP221

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 84 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,084 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,084 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 11 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, few at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 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
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (84 ft)
Pressure Alt
-179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -519 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQQ 051140Z 0512/0618 32008KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 0517/0519 36008KT BECMG 0523/0601 32005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 051800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 360° 8 kt
23:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 320° 5 kt
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQQ
12
30 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,000 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 200 ft ASP 202°
8.2 kt 7.4 kt
138° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQQ

7,948 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.1%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
2.9%

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox typically experiences VFR conditions 75.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.9%
N
12.7%
S
11.3%
W
12.1%
NE
2.9%
NW
20.6%
SE
24.4%
SW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.4°C
Range: -2°C to 31°C
-2°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 17.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQQ
IATA Code: YQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 84 ft MSL

Location

City: Comox
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.710800°
Longitude: -124.887001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Comox Valley Airport / CFB Comox is a medium-sized airport located in Comox, British Columbia, serving both civilian and military operations. Situated at an elevation of 84 feet MSL, the airport provides strategic access to Vancouver Island's eastern coast. Its dual-runway configuration supports diverse aviation activities with a 10,000ft primary runway and a 5,000ft secondary runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 64.9% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Seasonal temperature ranges from -2°C to 23°C create varied flying environments, with an average temperature of 8.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 32 knots and calm conditions occurring 8.4% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.710800, -124.887001, Comox Valley Airport is positioned near coastal terrain typical of Vancouver Island. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's significant runway length (10,000ft for 12/30) accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect favorable approach conditions, with average crosswinds of 3.3 knots on the 12/30 runway and 4.7 knots on the 18/36 runway. September through November offer the best VFR conditions, with high visibility averaging 16.1 statute miles. Visibility restrictions are minimal, with less than 3 miles occurring in only 1.7% of observations and fog present in 7.2% of reports.

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.