Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Last Updated
Mar 15, 11:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
11:22Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
17 kt
80° G27 kt
9 SM
Visibility
8,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQG 151122Z AUTO 08017G27KT 9SM FEW066 OVC089 01/M05 A2997 RMK SLP157

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 622 ft
FEW 6,600 ft AGL
OVC 8,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,222 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,522 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Windsor Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,900 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 17 knots with gusts to 27 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 5 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 8900 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 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, Light Freezing Rain, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 06:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 07:00Z and 09:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Light Snow between 07:00Z and 09:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (622 ft)
Pressure Alt
570 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -961 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQG 150540Z 1506/1606 11010G20KT P6SM -SN FEW020 OVC050 TEMPO 1506/1507 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC050 FM150700 09012G22KT 3SM -SN OVC020 TEMPO 1507/1509 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC030 PROB40 1507/1509 1 1/2SM -SN BKN008 OVC020 FM150900 08015G25KT P6SM SCT015 OVC080 TEMPO 1509/1511 BKN015 OVC080 PROB30 1509/1511 P6SM -FZRA FM151500 12015G25KT P6SM OVC120 BECMG 1516/1518 16017G27KT FM152100 18020G30KT P6SM BKN060 BKN150 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 151200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Snow
15:00Z FM151500
+4h
VFR 120° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 160° 17 kt
21:00Z FM152100
+10h
VFR 180° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQG
07 ✈️
25
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 62°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
12/30 5,150 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
13.9 kt 9.8 kt
35° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQG

7,375 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.2%
MVFR
30.3%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
4.7%

Windsor Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
8.7%
E
7.6%
SE
5.3%
S
12.5%
SW
21.8%
W
21.4%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -23°C to 31°C
-23°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,375 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Windsor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQG
IATA Code: YQG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 622 ft MSL

Location

City: Windsor
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.275600°
Longitude: -82.955597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,150 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Windsor Airport

Overview

Windsor Airport serves the Windsor, Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.275600, -82.955597. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 9000ft runway (07/25) and a secondary 5150ft runway (12/30), providing flexible operational capabilities at an elevation of 622 feet MSL.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Windsor Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 61.2% of observations indicating good visibility. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 4.4°C. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds averaging 10.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots and calm periods occurring 4.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration allows for optimal wind alignment, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind conditions. Average crosswind components are moderate, measuring 5.5 knots for runway 07/25 and 7.3 knots for runway 12/30. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3 miles occurring only 2.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months at Windsor Airport. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during 30.1% of observations classified as marginal VFR, and 8.6% of times when instrument flight rules are in effect. The predominant westerly winds suggest runway 07/25 will typically provide the most favorable approach conditions.

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.