Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
Overview
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is a medium airport serving the Cranbrook region, at a field elevation of 3,082 ft (939 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 13:42Z
- Sunset 01:23Z
- 11h 41m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR CYXC 010300Z 33008KT 25SM SCT078 11/M03 A3010 RMK AC3 SLP208
TAF CYXC 010040Z 0101/0113 01007KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 TEMPO 0101/0105 SCT030 BKN070 BECMG 0105/0107 27007KT RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 16 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 8 kt tailwind on 16 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 6,000 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 3,127 ft — add a margin to takeoff and climb figures
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0101/0105 SCT030 BKN070 · BECMG 0105/0107 27007KT RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 25 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 16.
- TEMPOTemporarily 01:00Z–05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 7,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
TEMPO 0101/0105 SCT030 BKN070
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Lionel P. Demers Memorial Airpark (CBE2)31 nm SE · Elko · 2,850 ft elevNo METAR
- Canal Flats Airport (CA-0769)33 nm N · Canal Flats · 2,667 ft elevNo METAR
- Thunder Hill Airport (CA-0768)35 nm N · East Kootenay · 2,792 ft elevNo METAR
- Sparwood Elk Valley Airport (CYSW)38 nm ENE · Sparwood · 3,800 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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