Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
Overview
Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is a medium airport serving the Terrace region, at a field elevation of 713 ft (217 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 14:35Z
- Sunset 02:12Z
- 11h 37m 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 CYXT 010300Z 16006KT 20SM FEW010 SCT057 BKN080 10/07 A3014 RMK SF1SC4AC3 SF TR SLP217
TAF CYXT 010040Z 0101/0113 20008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 0101/0105 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 FM010500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0105/0113 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 15 looks routine with the current observation.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the right
- Headwind — 6 kt headwind component on 15
- Runway — 7,497 ft available × 150 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 38 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0101/0105 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 · FM010500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
8,000 ft ceiling and 20 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 15.
- TEMPOTemporarily 01:00Z–05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 15.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0101/0105 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 - FMFrom 05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 15.
- Ceiling 4,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 - TEMPOTemporarily 05:00Z–13:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 15.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 5 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather SHRA, BR
TEMPO 0105/0113 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 RMK NXT FCST BY 010700Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Kitimat Airport (CBW2)18 nm S · Kitimat · 250 ft elev
- Woodcock Airport (CBQ8)38 nm NNE · Woodcock · 537 ft elev
- Nass Camp Airstrip (CA-0337)51 nm NNW · Nass Camp
- Seeley Lake Field (CA-0425)53 nm NE · Hazelton · 987 ft elev
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,497 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 03/21 | 5,373 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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