Roberval Airport

CYRJ / YRJ

Roberval, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
9 kt
310°
25 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRJ 041700Z 31009KT 25SM -SN BKN030 OVC048 M03/M06 A3001 RMK SC6SC2 SLP177

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 586 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,586 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,386 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (586 ft)
Pressure Alt
504 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,515 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYRJ 041527Z 0415/0501 33008KT P6SM BKN025 OVC050 TEMPO 0415/0418 2SM -SHSN OVC020 FM041800 31012G22KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 0418/0501 3SM -SHSN OVC020 PROB30 0418/0501 2SM -SHSN RMK NXT FCST BY 042000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+1h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
18:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Light Showers Snow, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRJ
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRJ

4,584 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
1.7%

Roberval Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.7%
NE
1.2%
E
5.9%
SE
7.3%
S
6.5%
SW
15.6%
W
25.9%
NW
28.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.7°C
Range: -29°C to 27°C
-29°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 23.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,584 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Roberval Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRJ
IATA Code: YRJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 586 ft MSL

Location

City: Roberval
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.519665°
Longitude: -72.265735°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Roberval Airport

Overview

Roberval Airport serves the Quebec region, situated at 48.519665, -72.265735 with an elevation of 586 feet MSL. As a medium airport located in central Quebec, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations. The airport features a single runway (16/34) measuring 5000 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Roberval Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 71.1% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -27°C to 27°C, with an average of -1.9°C, indicating challenging winter flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270° with an average speed of 8.1 knots, occasionally reaching maximum speeds of 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) has favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.6 knots. Visibility averages an impressive 23.7 statute miles, with only 5.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (0.7%) contributes to generally good visual conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering most stable flying conditions. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 9.3% of observations (IFR and LIFR combined), requiring pilots to be prepared for potential instrument approaches. The consistent westerly winds make runway orientation highly predictable for landing and takeoff planning.

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.