Muskoka Airport

CYQA / YQA

Gravenhurst, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:04Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
05:04Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
3 kt
140°
6 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQA 170504Z AUTO 14003KT 090V170 6SM BR OVC009 00/M02 A2991 RMK SLP143

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 925 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,825 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (925 ft)
Pressure Alt
933 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -645 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQA 161941Z 1620/1703 15006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 1620/1622 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC080 FM170000 16005KT P6SM OVC050 TEMPO 1700/1703 5SM -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC050 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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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°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
61° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
2.3 kt 1.9 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 - CYQA

8,511 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
38.3%
MVFR
41.8%
IFR
12.9%
LIFR
7.1%

Muskoka Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 38.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
1.1%
E
2%
SE
14.6%
S
19.8%
SW
10.3%
W
10.7%
NW
21.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.4°C
Range: -36°C to 29°C
-36°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,511 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.