Kuujjuaq Airport

CYVP / YVP

Kuujjuaq, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -30°C
16 kt
260° G23 kt
3 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVP 050800Z 26016G23KT 3SM -SN BLSN BKN018 OVC030 M26/M30 A2996 RMK BLSN3SC3SC2 SLP153

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,929 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,129 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
77 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -4,812 ft
ISA Deviation: -40.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYVP 050540Z 0506/0518 27015G25KT 3SM -SN BLSN OVC015 TEMPO 0506/0517 1SM -SN BLSN FM051700 27015G25KT 2SM IC BLSN FEW020 TEMPO 0517/0518 6SM BLSN RMK NXT FCST BY 051200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:06Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 15 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Snow, Blowing Snow
17:00Z FM051700
+8h
IFR 270° 15 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ice Crystals, Blowing Snow
17:00Z TEMPO
+8h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Blowing Snow, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVP
07
25
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
12.8 kt 9.6 kt
143° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,000 ft 150 ft GVL 103°
10.3 kt 12.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYVP

5,147 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.1%
MVFR
28.5%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
2.6%

Kuujjuaq Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 17°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
5.9%
E
2.8%
SE
3%
S
10.3%
SW
23.6%
W
23.1%
NW
16.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -9°C
Range: -40°C to 17°C
-40°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 12.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 7%

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,147 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuujjuaq Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVP
IATA Code: YVP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuujjuaq
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.096100°
Longitude: -68.426903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Kuujjuaq Airport

Overview

Kuujjuaq Airport serves the remote northern Quebec community of Kuujjuaq, providing critical transportation infrastructure in the Nunavik region. Located at 58.096100, -68.426903 with an elevation of 129 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and transportation operations in this subarctic environment. The airport features two runways: a 6000ft asphalt runway (07/25) and a 5000ft gravel runway (13/31).

Flying Conditions

Weather at Kuujjuaq demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 59.7% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 28.2% of the observations. The prevailing wind is from the southwest at 225° with an average speed of 7.9 knots, though maximum gusts can reach 28 knots. Winter temperatures average -5.5°C, with historical ranges from -37°C to 17°C, presenting potential icing and cold-weather operational challenges.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in northern Quebec creates unique operational environments with potential rapid weather changes. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.8 and 5.2 knots respectively. Average visibility is excellent at 13 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 6.7% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be effectively managed using prevailing wind data, with both 07/25 and 13/31 runways offering consistent wind alignment. January, December, and October historically present the most favorable VFR conditions for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather transitions, with IFR conditions occurring in approximately 9.9% of observations and Low IFR conditions in 2.3% of cases.

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.