Muskoka Airport

CYQA / YQA

Gravenhurst, CA

Last Updated
Jun 9, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
7 kt
160°
9 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQA 092200Z AUTO 16007KT 9SM OVC110 27/21 A2993 RMK SLP139 DENSITY ALT 2500FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 925 ft
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,925 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Muskoka Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 6 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 20:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 20:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 00:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (925 ft)
Pressure Alt
903 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,565 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQA 091940Z 0920/1002 19010KT P6SM BKN040 BKN120 TEMPO 0920/0924 4SM SHRA BR PROB40 0920/0924 VRB15G25KT 2SM +TSRA BR OVC020CB FM100000 15005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 1000/1002 3SM SHRA BR SCT006 OVC015 PROB30 1000/1002 2SM TSRA BR BKN006 OVC015CB RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 101200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z FM100000
+2h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain, Mist
00:00Z PROB30
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQA
09
27
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 2,180 ft 100 ft GRS 79°
1.1 kt 6.9 kt
81° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
6.6 kt 2.4 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 - CYQA

13,887 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.6%
MVFR
36.8%
IFR
13.7%
LIFR
8%

Muskoka Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.4%
N
10.2%
S
18.6%
W
13.6%
NE
1.3%
NW
18.9%
SE
17.2%
SW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.2°C
Range: -36°C to 31°C
-36°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,887 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Muskoka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQA
IATA Code: YQA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 925 ft MSL

Location

City: Gravenhurst
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.975376°
Longitude: -79.306546°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,180 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Muskoka Airport

Overview

Muskoka Airport serves the scenic Gravenhurst region in central Ontario, providing critical aviation access to the Muskoka Lakes area. Located at 925 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation with two distinct runways capable of accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Muskoka exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 37.7% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 41% of observations. The airport experiences a broad temperature range from -25°C to 29°C, with a mean temperature of -0.4°C, presenting potential challenges for winter and summer operations. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 8.2 knots contribute to predictable wind patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a grass runway 09/27 spanning 2,180 feet and an asphalt runway 18/36 extending 6,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6 knots and 4.7 knots respectively. The substantial difference in runway lengths provides operational flexibility for different aircraft categories.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with average visibility around 7.3 statute miles. The predominant northwest wind direction suggests runway 09/27 and 18/36 will typically offer favorable wind conditions. Visibility drops below 3 statute miles in 4.3% of observations, with minimal fog occurrence at just 0.4%.

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

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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.