Lethbridge County Airport

CYQL / YQL

Lethbridge, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
16 kt
250° G22 kt
60 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQL 071700Z 25016G22KT 60SM FEW250 11/M04 A2991 RMK CI1 CI TR SLP136 DENSITY ALT 3400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,048 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,048 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
911 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,048 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,056 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,308 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQL 071157Z 0712/0724 26022G32KT P6SM SCT150 OVC230 TEMPO 0714/0716 25015G25KT FM071600 25015G25KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0716/0718 26020G30KT BECMG 0718/0720 26025G35KT FM072000 26028G38KT P6SM SCT250 BECMG 0723/0724 26022G32KT BKN250 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 22 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 23,000 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 260° 25 kt
20:00Z FM072000
+3h
VFR 260° 28 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 260° 22 kt
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQL
06
24 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,500 ft 200 ft ASP 70°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
13/31 5,500 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
5.5 kt 15.0 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQL

4,281 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
4.4%

Lethbridge County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.4%
NE
10.2%
E
6.4%
SE
3.9%
S
11.2%
SW
21%
W
28.2%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -28°C to 31°C
-28°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 24.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,281 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lethbridge County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQL
IATA Code: YQL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,048 ft MSL

Location

City: Lethbridge
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.630299°
Longitude: -112.800003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lethbridge County Airport

Overview

Lethbridge County Airport (CYQL) is a medium-sized airport serving the Lethbridge region in southern Alberta, Canada. Situated at an elevation of 3,048 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with two asphalt runways capable of handling various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 80% of the time, with moderate variability in weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -28°C to 31°C create significant seasonal challenges, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 10.9 knots characterize the local meteorological environment. Pilots should note that September, October, and January historically offer the most stable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.630299, -112.800003, Lethbridge County Airport features two parallel runways: Runway 06/24 at 6,500 feet and Runway 13/31 at 5,500 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.8 knots and Runway 13/31 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.3 knots. Visibility typically averages 24 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions.

Approach Considerations

Wind patterns strongly favor both runways, providing consistent approach options for pilots. The airport experiences wind speeds up to 45 knots, with calm conditions occurring 2.3% of the time. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, as fog occurs 3.6% of the time and conditions below 3 statute miles happen in 2.1% of observations.

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.