Kuujjuaq Airport

CYVP / YVP

Kuujjuaq, CA

Last Updated
Feb 7, 16:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
16:50Z

🌇 Dusk
IFR
Flight Rules
-17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -21°C
0 kt
15 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYVP 071650Z 00000KT 15SM -SHSN OVC009 M17/M21 A2995 RMK SC8 VIS LWR SE-S CVCTV CLD EMBD SLP150

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,029 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
107 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,702 ft
ISA Deviation: -31.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYVP 071306Z 0713/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT007 BKN030 TEMPO 0713/0716 5SM -SN BKN007 OVC025 BECMG 0713/0715 35010KT FM071600 01010G20KT 2 1/2SM -SHSN BKN009 OVC030 TEMPO 0716/0724 P6SM -SN SCT009 OVC030 RMK NXT FCST BY 071800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

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°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
43° angle
13/31 5,000 ft 150 ft GVL 103°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
103° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYVP

4,345 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59%
MVFR
29%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
2%

Kuujjuaq Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 17°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
6.3%
E
2.9%
SE
3.2%
S
10.6%
SW
24.7%
W
21.5%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -7°C
Range: -37°C to 17°C
-37°C 17°C

Visibility

Average: 12.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 6%

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,345 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.