Peterborough Municipal Airport

CYPQ / YPQ

Peterborough, CA

Last Updated
Feb 14, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
7 kt
270°
5 SM
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPQ 141100Z AUTO 27007KT 5SM BR OVC013 M01/M03 A2997 RMK SLP160

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
OVC 1,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,928 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
576 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,193 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPQ 141040Z 1411/1423 28007KT 4SM BR SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 1411/1414 6SM BR SCT015 OVC030 PROB30 1411/1414 2SM BR OVC007 FM141400 30007KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 1414/1423 BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 141400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:15Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 7 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM141400
+3h
VFR 300° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPQ
09
27 ✈️
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
7,000 ft 100 ft ASP 76°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,000 ft 49 ft ASPH 118°
5.4 kt 4.5 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 - CYPQ

7,873 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.3%
MVFR
31.2%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
2.7%

Peterborough Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
6.5%
E
7%
SE
4.2%
S
13.2%
SW
14.4%
W
23.1%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.7°C
Range: -34°C to 27°C
-34°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,873 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peterborough Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPQ
IATA Code: YPQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Peterborough
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.230000°
Longitude: -78.363297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Peterborough Municipal Airport

Overview

Peterborough Municipal Airport (CYPQ) serves the Peterborough region in Ontario, Canada, located at 44.230000, -78.363297 with an elevation of 628 ft MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 7000ft runway (09/27) and a secondary 2000ft runway (13/31), supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPQ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 53.8% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 31.1% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 8.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -27°C to 27°C and average visibility of 7.5 statute miles. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways exhibit 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.3 knots and Runway 13/31 averaging 5.1 knots. The airport's geographic position and terrain characteristics support reliable wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring in 12.8% of observations. Temperature and visibility variations suggest pilots should anticipate potential seasonal and daily meteorological changes.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing westerly winds (270°) suggest Runway 09/27 will frequently be the preferred approach, with consistent wind conditions supporting stable landing characteristics. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility scenarios, as 3.9% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles and 1.7% indicate fog presence. Standard preflight weather briefings are crucial for understanding current conditions at this location.

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.