N E S W 90°
08 / 26
RWY 08/26
HDG 90°
LEN 6,600 ft
Pincher Creek Airport

Runway 08 at CZPC

Runway 08/26 at Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC) in Pincher Creek is a 6,600 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 100 ft wide, with a 400 ft displaced threshold on the 08 end. SkyMeter has observed 0 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days.

Last 30 Days
1 Operations
1 Deps / 0 Arrs

Runway 08/26 at Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC) in Pincher Creek is a 6,600 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 100 ft wide, with a 400 ft displaced threshold on the 08 end. SkyMeter has observed 0 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days.

Runway at a Glance

Limited Traffic Observed

SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 08 in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at CZPC have prevailed from the west-southwest (240°), accounting for roughly 32% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 10.8 kt with peak gusts to 66 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 13% of observations — pilots flying into runway 08 should plan for occasional gusty conditions.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 08 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
90°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 1 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.