CZPC

VFR

PINCHER CREEK

PINCHER CREEK

Elev
3,903'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:00Z
VFR sectional · CZPC
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Before you fly into CZPC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,903'
MSL · field 3,903' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF CZPC

Current METAR

Observed 05:00Z

CZPC 280500Z AUTO 26002KT 9SM CLR 01/M02 A2993 RMK SLP173
Wind
260° @ 2 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,147 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
ARTCC
ZEG · EDMONTON

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS ZEG
EDMONTON

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 2 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for CZPC yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · CZPC

Answer card
ICAO
CZPC
Name
PINCHER CREEK
Location
PINCHER CREEK
Elevation
3,903 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,903 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 2 kt
Favored runway now

Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC) is in Pincher Creek, Alberta. The field elevation is 3,903 ft MSL. The facts provided do not list any runways, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator before planning a landing. No control tower is published for the field. No ILS approaches are published either. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that matches current local guidance and the current Chart Supplement.

This is a high-elevation airport. That matters for performance. Expect thinner air than you would see at lower fields. Takeoff and climb performance will need more attention, especially on warm days. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current services before arrival. There are no published remarks in the provided data. If you need runway, lighting, or operational details, verify them in the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at CZPC Pincher Creek Airport?
The field elevation is 3,903 ft MSL. That is high enough to matter for takeoff and climb performance, especially when the temperature is up.
Does CZPC have any runways listed in the provided facts?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current runway layout with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.
Is there an ILS at Pincher Creek Airport (CZPC)?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrival.
Is CZPC towered?
No control tower is published for CZPC. Use the current Chart Supplement or contact the airport operator for the latest local procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at CZPC?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at CZPC?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a pilot know before flying into CZPC?
The big item is elevation. At 3,903 ft MSL, aircraft performance will be less forgiving than at a low field. Verify runway and lighting details in the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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