Kenora Airport

CYQK / YQK

Kenora, CA

Last Updated
Feb 14, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
6 kt
170°
20 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQK 141100Z 17006KT 20SM FEW230 M04/M07 A2981 RMK CI1 SLP117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,332 ft
FEW 23,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,332 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,332 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,460 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -500 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQK 140740Z 1408/1420 18005KT P6SM FEW007 TEMPO 1408/1410 5SM BR PROB30 1408/1410 1SM BR FM141000 16005KT 6SM BR SCT006 TEMPO 1410/1412 1 1/2SM BR BKN006 PROB40 1410/1412 1/2SM FZFG VV002 FM141200 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC006 TEMPO 1412/1416 1/2SM FZFG VV002 FM141600 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 1416/1420 P6SM NSW SCT005 OVC010 RMK NXT FCST BY 141400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM141200
+1h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
16:00Z FM141600
+5h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQK
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
5,800 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
0.0 kt 6.0 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 - CYQK

4,120 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.8%
MVFR
26.7%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
6%

Kenora Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
3.5%
E
4.5%
SE
8.9%
S
25%
SW
10.3%
W
16.1%
NW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.2°C
Range: -35°C to 28°C
-35°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 15.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,120 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kenora Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQK
IATA Code: YQK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,332 ft MSL

Location

City: Kenora
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.788300°
Longitude: -94.363098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kenora Airport

Overview

Kenora Airport (CYQK) serves the northwestern Ontario region, situated at 1332 ft MSL near the city of Kenora. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this remote Canadian landscape. Its single runway of 5800 ft accommodates various aircraft types supporting local and transit operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Kenora demonstrates significant seasonal variability, with temperatures ranging from -35°C to 28°C. Visual flight rules (VFR) dominate 57.3% of observations, though pilots should anticipate moderate visibility challenges with 5.3% of reports showing conditions below 3SM. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months, with minimal precipitation and stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning experiences predominantly southerly winds averaging 7.9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots. Runway 08/26 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, indicating excellent alignment with prevailing wind patterns. The airport's elevation and regional terrain suggest potential for rapid weather transitions typical of northwestern Ontario's complex meteorological environment.

Approach Considerations

Pilots approaching Kenora should anticipate an average crosswind of 5.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring in only 1.3% of observations. The runway's asphalt surface and substantial 5800 ft length accommodate most medium-sized aircraft with reliable performance margins. Given the variable weather conditions, thorough preflight planning and continuous weather monitoring are strongly recommended.

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.