CYYQ/YYQ METAR & TAF Churchill Airport

Churchill, ManitobaElevation 94 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR24 min old
Ceiling 1,600 ft, visibility 3 SM, winds 37 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
360@37
steady
VISIBILITY
3 SM
4.8 km
CEILING
1,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,665 ft
-1,759 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (8:00 AM local) · 24 min old

CYYQ is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 37 knots. Visibility is 3 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,600 feet AGL. Reported weather: light snow, blowing snow. Main concerns: Sustained wind 37 kt.

WIND
360° at 37 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3 statute miles
4.8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-1°C / -4°C
30°F / 25°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.80 inHg
1009.1 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
SN, SN, LOW CIG, LOW VIS, WIND
Snow reported.

Codes in this report: OVC RMK PRESRR

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REMARKS: DECODED
SC8
cloud layers: stratocumulus 8 oktas
VIS
unrecognized remark group
VRB
observed: variable
2-4
unrecognized remark group
WIND EST
wind estimated by the observer (sensor unavailable)
PRESRR
pressure rising rapidly
SLP094
sea-level pressure 1009.4 hPa
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1140Z (6:40 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (7:00 AM local)

CYYQ forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 14Z with LIFR possible (SN, GUST, SN). Best period is 21Z to 00Z (IFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0121,200 ft · 3 SM
OVC0202,000 ft · 3 SM
OVC0202,000 ft · 3 SM
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
1200Z7:00 AM1648Z11:48 AM2136Z4:36 PM0224Z9:24 PM0712Z2:12 AM1200Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: BKN OVC TEMPO VV BECMG P6SM RMK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Snow reported.
›Snow reported.
›Sustained wind 37 kt.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 600 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 360° at 37 kt, visibility 3 SM, ceiling 1,600 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: strong winds; crosswind component; icing risk.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong windsMETAR
Sustained winds 37 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.
Crosswind componentMETAR
Best runway 33 still has about 17 kt of crosswind. Confirm it is below your personal minimums.
Icing riskMETAR
Precipitation with freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Structural and induction icing are possible.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW07251533 360°360°37 kt360°360° 37360°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
360° at 37 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3333 kt headwind · 17 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
33
HEAD
33 kt
CROSS
17 kt R
BEST
07
HEAD
11 kt
CROSS
35 kt L
X-WIND
25
HEAD
11 kt tail
CROSS
35 kt R
X-WIND
15
HEAD
33 kt tail
CROSS
17 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

07/25
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
GVL
Lighting
Lighted
15/33
Dimensions
9,200 x 160 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,665 ft
Pressure altitude
214 ft
Field elevation
94 ft MSL
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Dewpoint
-4°C (25°F)
Altimeter
29.80 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2243Z 5:43 PM
Sunrise
1318Z 8:18 AM
Loggable night
2325Z (6:25 PM local) → 1236Z (7:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2243Z (5:43 PM local) → 1318Z (8:18 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2343Z (6:43 PM local) → 1218Z (7:18 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Churchill Airport is in Churchill, Manitoba. Field elevation 94 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYYQ / YYQ
RegionManitoba
CountryCanada
Coordinates58.7392, -94.0650
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.2
MF CHURCHILL RDO
A/G
134.6
WINNIPEG CNTR
CNTR
122.2
RDO
FSS
126.9
INTL AIR
INFO
126.7
ARCTIC RDO
RCO

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYYQ have a METAR?
Yes. CYYQ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does CYYQ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for CYYQ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at CYYQ?
CYYQ sits at 94 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYYQ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.