Regina International Airport

CYQR / YQR

Regina, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
210°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQR 041600Z 21005KT 190V300 15SM FEW070 SCT240 20/16 A2998 RMK ACC1CI4 ACC TR PRESFR SLP159 DENSITY ALT 2900FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,894 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 24,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,894 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
24,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,894 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Regina International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 24,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 7,000 ft, scattered at 24,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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: Mist, Light Showers Rain, FCST. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Mist between 12:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 01:00Z.

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
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,894 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,842 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,897 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQR 041140Z 0412/0512 13006KT P6SM FEW004 PROB40 0412/0415 3/4SM BR BKN004 FM041500 18008KT P6SM FEW080 FM042000 16012G22KT P6SM FEW060 TEMPO 0420/0501 P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN060CB FM050100 13008KT P6SM FEW060 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+4h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
01:00Z FM050100
+9h
VFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQR
08
26 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
6,200 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
13/31 7,900 ft 150 ft ASP 138°
1.5 kt 4.8 kt
72° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQR

9,070 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
6%

Regina International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.8%
N
10.6%
S
7.7%
W
15.2%
NE
3.9%
NW
19.3%
SE
25.3%
SW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -36°C to 34°C
-36°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 13 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

May September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,070 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Regina International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQR
IATA Code: YQR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,894 ft MSL

Location

City: Regina
Country: CA
Latitude: 50.431900°
Longitude: -104.666000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Regina International Airport

Overview

Regina International Airport serves Saskatchewan's capital city, situated in the southern prairie region of Canada. As a medium-sized airport, it handles regional and commercial aviation traffic, supporting essential transportation links for the province. The airport's elevation of 1894 ft MSL and geographic location at 50.431900, -104.666000 positions it in a strategic transportation corridor.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Regina demonstrate significant seasonal variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating 62.4% of observations. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during winter months, with temperatures ranging from -36°C to 31°C and an average of -2.4°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 11 knots, occasionally reaching maximum gusts of 42 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: 08/26 (6200 ft) and 13/31 (7900 ft), providing operational flexibility for different aircraft types. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswind components of 7.7 knots for 08/26 and 4.1 knots for 13/31. Visibility averages 12.6 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including fog (6.2% of observations) and visibility below 3 miles in 5.6% of reports.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 19.4% of observations (combined MVFR and IFR), requiring pilots to be prepared for potential alternate planning. The prevailing southeast winds and minimal crosswind components generally support straightforward approaches to both primary runways, with consistent wind characteristics facilitating predictable landing 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.