Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

CYHU / YHU

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:58Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
16:58Z

🌇 Dusk
IFR
Flight Rules
-15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
11 kt
260° G17 kt
2 SM
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYHU 071658Z AUTO 26011G17KT 2SM -SN FEW021 BKN047 OVC060 M15/M20 A2984 RMK VIS VRB 5/8-3 SLP110

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,700 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,190 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,790 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,090 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,390 ft
ISA Deviation: -29.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYHU 071535Z 0715/0812 28012G22KT 1 1/2SM -SN BLSN OVC015 TEMPO 0715/0719 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC025 FM071900 29010G20KT P6SM -SN SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 0719/0721 5SM -SN DRSN BKN015 OVC030 FM072100 29008G18KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 BKN100 TEMPO 0721/0812 P6SM -SN BECMG 0800/0802 29010KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:09Z BASE
+0h
IFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow, Blowing Snow
19:00Z FM071900
+2h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow
19:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow, Drifting Snow
21:00Z FM072100
+4h
VFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
3,920 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,800 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
10.3 kt 3.8 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 - CYHU

6,288 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.2%
MVFR
31%
IFR
10.6%
LIFR
3.2%

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.8% 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 October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
9.5%
E
4.5%
SE
5.4%
S
16.7%
SW
17.8%
W
24.2%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.2°C
Range: -28°C to 29°C
-28°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

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 6,288 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.