Central Mountain Air YVR YQZ 9M566
Central Mountain Air · Live forecast
YVR → YQZ
9M566 · Mar 16, 2026 · 14:15 PD · de havilland canada dash 8-300
75
Calm Score
"Mostly smooth — one short bumpy section you'll handle."
1h 20m
Duration
231 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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900 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 900 data points along your route from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver to Quesnel Airport, Quesnel.

Your Journey Beta

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Mostly Smooth

Overall conditions look mostly smooth with occasional light bumps. Nothing to worry about.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 79 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with possible light bumps with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:15-0:40
Light
0:40-1:05
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
YVR Vancouver International Airport — Departure
Visibility
4 mi
Wind
10 kt G20 (100°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
YQZ Quesnel Airport — Arrival
Visibility
1 mi
Wind
10 kt G20 (140°)
Sky
OVX
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
LIFR — Very poor visibility, significant delays expected
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
de havilland canada dash 8-300
Category
Turboprop Aircraft
Size
Small
Comfort
Turboprop aircraft typically fly at lower altitudes where turbulence can be more common. You may feel more movement, but these aircraft are designed to safely handle turbulent conditions.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.