Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

CYHU / YHU

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
18 kt
240° G24 kt
9 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHU 041300Z AUTO 24018G24KT 9SM OVC055 01/M01 A3021 RMK SLP235

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,590 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
-203 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,861 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYHU 041140Z 0412/0512 23010G20KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 0412/0415 BKN015 BKN040 FM041500 23012G22KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200 TEMPO 0415/0417 BKN030 FM041700 23012KT P6SM FEW030 SCT180 BECMG 0500/0502 21005KT BKN180 FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030 BKN180 FM050900 03010KT P6SM -SN BKN015 OVC030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
15:00Z FM041500
+2h
VFR 230° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
17:00Z FM041700
+4h
VFR 230° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHU
06L
24R ✈️
06R
24L ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
7,840 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
3,920 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,800 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
13.8 kt 11.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHU

7,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.1%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
3%

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13%
NE
9.9%
E
4.3%
SE
5%
S
17%
SW
17.4%
W
23.9%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -2°C
Range: -28°C to 29°C
-28°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHU
IATA Code: YHU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.517502°
Longitude: -73.416901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 7,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 3,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport serves the greater Montréal area as a medium-sized airport located southeast of the city. Positioned at 90 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Québec region, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 55.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 29.5% of observations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -28°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 0.4°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.7 knots create generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length variations: 06L/24R at 7,840 feet, 06R/24L at 3,920 feet, and 10/28 at 2,800 feet. Visibility averages 7.4 statute miles, with only 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrences (0.5%).

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components (4.9 knots for the 06 runways and 6.1 knots for 10/28). September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with consistent wind patterns and good visibility.

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.