La Grande Rivière Airport

CYGL / YGL

La Grande Rivière, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -33°C
6 kt
260°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGL 050300Z 26006KT 15SM IC FEW020 M30/M33 A3043 RMK SC2 SLP335

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 639 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,639 ft AMSL
QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (639 ft)
Pressure Alt
137 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -5,110 ft
ISA Deviation: -43.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYGL 042340Z 0500/0524 28012KT 5SM -SN BKN020 TEMPO 0500/0502 P6SM NSW SCT020 FM050200 27008KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 0502/0512 5SM IC BECMG 0504/0506 23006KT FM051700 23006KT P6SM BKN130 FM052300 13005KT P6SM FEW100 RMK NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow
04:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 230° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGL
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
6,500 ft 150 ft ASP 113°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGL

5,585 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.9%
MVFR
29.4%
IFR
24.2%
LIFR
9.6%

La Grande Rivière Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 33.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 12% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
4.1%
E
6.7%
SE
10%
S
19.5%
SW
16.1%
W
27.4%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.7°C
Range: -37°C to 25°C
-37°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 12%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,585 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Grande Rivière Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGL
IATA Code: YGL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 639 ft MSL

Location

City: La Grande Rivière
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.625301°
Longitude: -77.704201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Grande Rivière Airport

Overview

La Grande Rivière Airport (CYGL) serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in northern Quebec, Canada, positioned at coordinates 53.625301, -77.704201. Situated at an elevation of 639 feet mean sea level, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the La Grande Rivière region, supporting regional and resource-sector aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYGL demonstrate significant variability, with instrument meteorological conditions prevalent approximately 38.3% of the time. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -33°C to a high of 25°C, with an average temperature of -4.8°C. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots and calm conditions occurring 1.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 6,500 feet with an asphalt surface. Geographically positioned in a region known for challenging northern climate conditions, the airport experiences complex weather patterns. Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, with reduced visibility below 3 miles occurring in 14.2% of observations and fog present in 4.5% of recorded events.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.9 knots. Optimal visual flight rules (VFR) conditions are most consistently observed during October, December, and September. Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR and IFR conditions collectively representing 57.3% of recorded observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.