Quesnel Airport

CYQZ / YQZ

Quesnel, CA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 04:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
04:45Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
14 kt
330° G21 kt
5 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
993 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQZ 170445Z AUTO 33014G21KT 5SM -SN BKN014 OVC024 M04/M06 A2931 RMK ICE MISG SLP959

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,789 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,189 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,189 ft AMSL
QNH
993 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
933 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,789 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,397 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 546 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQZ 170115Z 1701/1706 32006KT 6SM -SN BKN050 TEMPO 1701/1706 2SM -SN BKN015 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 171200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQZ
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,500 ft 200 ft ASP 150°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQZ

7,190 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
16.1%

Quesnel Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 28.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
2.5%
E
2%
SE
25.1%
S
18.6%
SW
2.6%
W
1.3%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0°C
Range: -27°C to 30°C
-27°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 9.7%

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,190 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quesnel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQZ
IATA Code: YQZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Quesnel
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.026100°
Longitude: -122.510002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

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

About Quesnel Airport

Overview

Quesnel Airport serves the central British Columbia region, located at an elevation of 1789 ft MSL near the city of Quesnel. Classified as a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this part of western Canada. The airport supports various aviation activities with its primary runway 13/31, which measures 5500 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations reveal significant variability in flight conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 51.8% of recorded periods. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during winter and early spring, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for approximately 26% of observations. Temperature ranges from -27°C to 30°C, creating potential challenges for aircraft performance and pilot planning.

Notable Features

The airport is characterized by a southeastern prevailing wind pattern at 135 degrees, with an average wind speed of 5.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 26.8% of observations, providing relatively stable operational environments. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods affecting flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 2.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering the most predictable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential fog events, which occur in 8.6% of observations, and prepare accordingly for potential reduced visibility scenarios.

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.