North Battleford Airport

CYQW / YQW

North Battleford, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:02Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
02:02Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
13 kt
90° G20 kt
9 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQW 050202Z AUTO 09013G20KT 9SM OVC009 M18/M21 A3004 RMK SLP228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,799 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,699 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,799 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,687 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,841 ft
ISA Deviation: -29.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQW 042346Z 0500/0512 10012KT P6SM FEW008 OVC015 TEMPO 0500/0512 5SM -SHSN BKN008 OVC012 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQW
06 ✈️
24
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
2,565 ft 50 ft ASP 78°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
12/30 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
8.5 kt 9.8 kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQW

5,894 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.7%
MVFR
20%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
5.1%

North Battleford Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
6.5%
E
36.5%
SE
5.9%
S
2.5%
SW
1.6%
W
18.3%
NW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.4°C
Range: -39°C to 30°C
-39°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,894 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

North Battleford Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQW
IATA Code: YQW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,799 ft MSL

Location

City: North Battleford
Country: CA
Latitude: 52.769409°
Longitude: -108.243742°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,565 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About North Battleford Airport

Overview

North Battleford Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Saskatchewan, Canada, situated at 52.769409, -108.243742. Positioned at an elevation of 1,799 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the North Battleford region, supporting regional and local flight operations with two asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at North Battleford Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 66.8% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly easterly winds averaging 8.9 knots, with temperature ranges from -39°C to 30°C. Seasonal VFR performance is most reliable during September, October, and November, when weather conditions are most stable.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 06/24 at 2,565 feet and 12/30 at 5,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6.1 knots for 06/24 and 3.7 knots for 12/30. Visibility averages 8.2 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions affecting less than 4% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly wind conditions when planning approaches. The consistent wind patterns and substantial runway lengths provide flexible operational capabilities. Low Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions occur in approximately 8% of observations, with an additional 4.5% experiencing limited meteorological conditions that require heightened situational awareness.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.