Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

CYQB / YQB

Quebec, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
13 kt
70° G19 kt
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Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQB 050700Z 07013G19KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT015 OVC022 M06/M08 A3032 RMK SC3SC5 SLP273

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 244 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,744 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,444 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (244 ft)
Pressure Alt
-169 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,630 ft
ISA Deviation: -20.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQB 050702Z 0507/0606 07010G20KT 1 1/2SM -SN VV015 TEMPO 0507/0514 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC030 PROB30 0507/0512 1SM -SN BKN008 OVC015 FM051400 07010G20KT P6SM -SN FEW015 OVC040 TEMPO 0514/0516 4SM -SN BKN015 OVC040 FM051600 07008G18KT P6SM FEW015 SCT060 BECMG 0522/0524 08006KT FM060400 08006KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0604/0606 5SM -SN OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 051200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:29Z BASE
+0h
IFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Snow
14:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow
16:00Z FM051600
+9h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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
Active: 06
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
11/29 5,700 ft 150 ft ASP 97°
11.6 kt 5.9 kt
27° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQB

5,082 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.3%
MVFR
20.8%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
2.9%

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
12.4%
E
13.5%
SE
0.4%
S
1.1%
SW
20.5%
W
32.8%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.9°C
Range: -27°C to 26°C
-27°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 16.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,082 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.