North Battleford Airport

CYQW / YQW

North Battleford, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 06:11Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
06:11Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
-11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -15°C
20 kt
80° G29 kt
9 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQW 170611Z AUTO 08020G29KT 9SM OVC024 M11/M15 A2972 RMK SLP108

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,799 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,199 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
946 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,799 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,017 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -671 ft
ISA Deviation: -22.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQW 170540Z 1706/1718 09020G30KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040 TEMPO 1706/1708 5SM -SN BKN015 FM170800 08020G30KT 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 1708/1714 1SM -SN BLSN OVC015 FM171400 08017G27KT P6SM -SN OVC030 TEMPO 1714/1718 2SM -SN BLSN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
08:00Z FM170800
+2h
MVFR 80° 20 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow, Blowing Snow
14:00Z FM171400
+8h
VFR 80° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Snow

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°
18.8 kt 6.8 kt
20° angle
12/30 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
10.3 kt 17.1 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQW

5,389 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
5.6%

North Battleford Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.9 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, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
6.2%
E
36.4%
SE
6.3%
S
2.7%
SW
1.6%
W
18.1%
NW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.6°C
Range: -39°C to 30°C
-39°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,389 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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

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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.