Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

CYQB / YQB

Quebec, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
30 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQB 100800Z 00000KT 30SM FEW180 FEW240 13/11 A2986 RMK AC1CI1 SLP113

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 244 ft
FEW 18,000 ft AGL
FEW 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,244 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,244 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 18,000 feet and 30 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 30 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 18,000 ft, few at 24,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (244 ft)
Pressure Alt
312 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 131 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQB 100547Z 1006/1106 VRB03KT P6SM BKN240 FM101400 24010KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 FM110400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN070 RMK NXT FCST BY 101200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 24,000 ft
14:00Z FM101400
+6h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 22,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQB
06
24
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
44° angle
11/29 5,700 ft 150 ft ASP 97°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQB

8,131 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.9%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
4.2%

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.6%
N
6.6%
S
1.6%
W
28.4%
NE
13.1%
NW
3.8%
SE
0.9%
SW
18.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 0°C
Range: -27°C to 28°C
-27°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 17.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,131 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQB
IATA Code: YQB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 244 ft MSL

Location

City: Quebec
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.791100°
Longitude: -71.393303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Overview

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport serves as the primary commercial airport for the Quebec City metropolitan area, located in eastern Canada. Situated at an elevation of 244 feet mean sea level, the airport handles significant regional and national air traffic. Its ICAO code CYQB identifies it as a large international airport serving Quebec Province.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical northeastern Canadian maritime climate conditions with significant seasonal temperature variations. Winter months can present challenging meteorological conditions with potential snow, ice, and reduced visibility. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's two directionally different runways positioned at 06/24 and 11/29.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 measuring 9,000 feet and Runway 11/29 measuring 5,700 feet. Its geographical coordinates at 46.791100, -71.393303 place it in a region with potential terrain considerations typical of the Quebec landscape. The dual runway configuration allows operational flexibility under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the longer 9,000-foot Runway 06/24 providing primary operational capacity. Pilots should carefully assess wind vectors and runway alignment when planning arrivals and departures. The airport's moderate elevation and dual runway system offer reasonable operational resilience across different meteorological scenarios.

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.