The Pas Airport

CYQD / YQD

The Pas, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -25°C
3 kt
40°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQD 170500Z AUTO 04003KT 010V090 9SM FEW240 M21/M25 A3013 RMK SLP237

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 887 ft
FEW 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,887 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (887 ft)
Pressure Alt
685 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,422 ft
ISA Deviation: -34.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQD 170040Z 1701/1713 34004KT P6SM FEW240 FM170400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1707/1709 06007KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 170700Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 60° 7 kt
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQD
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,901 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQD

6,260 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.4%
MVFR
33.8%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
2.7%

The Pas Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.2%
NE
2.7%
E
8.2%
SE
21.9%
S
7.8%
SW
4.2%
W
21.5%
NW
20.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -7.8°C
Range: -41°C to 28°C
-41°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,260 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

The Pas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQD
IATA Code: YQD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 887 ft MSL

Location

City: The Pas
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.971401°
Longitude: -101.091003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,901 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About The Pas Airport

Overview

The Pas Airport serves the community of The Pas in Manitoba, Canada, operating as a critical regional transportation hub for northern transportation. Located at 53.971401, -101.091003 with an elevation of 887 ft MSL, the airport provides essential access to this remote northern region, supporting commercial, charter, and potentially resource industry flight operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at The Pas Airport demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions prevailing 55.4% of the time and MVFR conditions present 33% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -34°C to 28°C, with an average of -6.6°C, presenting potential challenges for aircraft performance and cold-weather operations. Visibility averages 7.8 statute miles, with rare but notable periods of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 5,901 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. The runway exhibits favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 3.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate west-southwest wind conditions when planning arrivals and departures. September, January, and October represent the most consistent VFR months, offering the most predictable flying conditions. With calm wind conditions occurring only 2.4% of the time, most approaches can expect some degree of wind interaction, though typically mild crosswind components.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.