Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport

CYGP / YGP

Gaspé, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -23°C
9 kt
300° G23 kt
15 SM
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGP 050700Z 30009G23KT 270V330 15SM -SN DRSN FEW023 BKN046 M15/M23 A3028 RMK SC2NS4 SLP257

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 112 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,412 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,712 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (112 ft)
Pressure Alt
-241 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,814 ft
ISA Deviation: -29.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYGP 050140Z 0502/0514 28015G25KT P6SM SCT050 FM050900 29012KT P6SM FEW030 BECMG 0509/0511 29008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
VFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 290° 8 kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGP
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
5,488 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGP

4,539 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71%
MVFR
22.8%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
1.4%

Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 9.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
2.5%
E
11.2%
SE
1.6%
S
2.6%
SW
5.2%
W
43.9%
NW
20%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.4°C
Range: -25°C to 29°C
-25°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 13.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,539 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGP
IATA Code: YGP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 112 ft MSL

Location

City: Gaspé
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.774915°
Longitude: -64.481893°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,488 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport

Overview

Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport serves the Gaspé Peninsula region in Quebec, Canada, providing essential transportation infrastructure for a medium-sized airport. Located at 48.774915, -64.481893 with an elevation of 112 ft MSL, the airport supports regional aviation needs with its single runway 10/28 measuring 5,488 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 20.5% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -25°C to 29°C with an average of 0.4°C. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270°, averaging 7.6 knots with maximum gusts of 27 knots and calm conditions 9.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 10/28 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.6 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 13.3 statute miles, though pilots should note occasional reduced visibility with 2.4% of observations below 3SM and 2.2% experiencing fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, December, and October represent the airport's best VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly westerly winds and be prepared for potential seasonal temperature extremes. The runway's substantial 5,488-foot length provides good operational flexibility for most regional aircraft types.

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
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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.