The Pas Airport

CYQD / YQD

The Pas, CA

Last Updated
Mar 13, 12:27Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
12:27Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -27°C
4 kt
360°
9 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQD 131227Z AUTO 36004KT 9SM -SN BKN060 OVC076 M23/M27 A3012 RMK SLP231

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 887 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,887 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,487 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

The Pas Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -23°C (-9°F) with a dewpoint of -27°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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: Light Snow, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow, FCST, FCST between 13:00Z and 19:00Z.

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
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: -3,662 ft
ISA Deviation: -36.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQD 130640Z 1307/1319 35010KT P6SM SCT150 FM131100 36006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM131300 36006KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 1313/1319 2SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 131300Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM131300
+1h
VFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, 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°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQD

7,424 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.4%
MVFR
33.9%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
2.2%

The Pas Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -41°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
3.7%
E
9.3%
SE
21.8%
S
7.2%
SW
3.7%
W
18.8%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -9.2°C
Range: -41°C to 28°C
-41°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 7,424 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.