Yorkton Municipal Airport

CYQV / YQV

Yorkton, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
06:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
14 kt
80° G20 kt
9 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQV 170600Z AUTO 08014G20KT 9SM BKN020 OVC029 M08/M11 A2987 RMK SLP154

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,635 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,635 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,535 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,635 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,673 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -695 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQV 162340Z 1700/1706 04008KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1700/1703 SCT025 BKN050 BECMG 1701/1703 09012G22KT FM170300 09012G22KT 6SM -SN OVC025 TEMPO 1703/1706 1 1/2SM -SN BLSN OVC012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQV
04 ✈️
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,800 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
13/31 3,000 ft 100 ft COM 135°
8.0 kt 11.5 kt
55° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQV

6,385 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
7.7%

Yorkton Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
3.8%
E
7.2%
SE
17.7%
S
14.7%
SW
6.8%
W
18.3%
NW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.5°C
Range: -39°C to 30°C
-39°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,385 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yorkton Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQV
IATA Code: YQV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,635 ft MSL

Location

City: Yorkton
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.264702°
Longitude: -102.461998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Yorkton Municipal Airport

Overview

Yorkton Municipal Airport serves the Saskatchewan region as a medium-sized airport located at 51.264702, -102.461998, with an elevation of 1,635 feet MSL. The airport features two runways: a primary 4,800-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a secondary 3,000-foot commissioned runway (13/31). Its strategic location supports regional aviation operations in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yorkton Municipal Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 56.1% of observations. Pilots can expect Northwest winds averaging 10.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots. Temperature ranges are extreme, from -34°C to 30°C, with an average of -5.6°C, indicating challenging winter flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for varying wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.1 knots and Runway 13/31 experiencing a lower average crosswind of 4.6 knots. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional restrictions during 5.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR conditions occurring 28.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions presenting during 15% of observations. The Northwest prevailing winds and moderate crosswind conditions suggest careful wind assessment during approach and landing.

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.