Churchill Airport

CYYQ / YYQ

Churchill, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -38°C
8 kt
300°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1032 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYQ 041300Z 30008KT 15SM IC SKC M35/M38 A3048 RMK SLP327
QNH
1032 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1029 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (94 ft)
Pressure Alt
-469 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -6,446 ft
ISA Deviation: -49.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYQ 041140Z 0412/0512 28010KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0412/0504 3SM IC BECMG 0500/0502 22006KT FM050400 20008KT P6SM SCT160 FM051000 18010G20KT P6SM OVC100 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 220° 6 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYQ
07
25
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 4,000 ft 100 ft GVL 72°
5.4 kt 5.9 kt
132° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
9,200 ft 160 ft ASP 152°
6.9 kt 4.0 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 - CYYQ

4,856 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.3%
MVFR
30.8%
IFR
14.1%
LIFR
1.8%

Churchill Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 12.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 12.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.3%
NE
3.3%
E
3.5%
SE
4.2%
S
13%
SW
8.4%
W
20.5%
NW
30.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -12.2°C
Range: -37°C to 28°C
-37°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,856 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Churchill Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYQ
IATA Code: YYQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 94 ft MSL

Location

City: Churchill
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.739201°
Longitude: -94.065002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,200 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Churchill Airport

Overview

Churchill Airport serves the remote northern Manitoba community of Churchill, located on the western shore of Hudson Bay. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for this isolated region, supporting both regional passenger services and essential cargo operations. The airport's strategic location makes it a key access point for northern Canadian transportation networks.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions throughout the year, with significant seasonal temperature ranges from -34°C to 28°C. Flight rules are predominantly VFR (52.2%) and MVFR (31.5%), with IFR conditions occurring 14.1% of the time. The prevailing northwest winds at an average of 12.3 knots create consistent wind patterns, with maximum gusts reaching 38 knots and only 0.4% calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two distinct runways: a 4,000-foot gravel (GVL) runway 07/25 and a 9,200-foot asphalt (ASP) runway 15/33. Its relatively low elevation of 94 feet MSL provides minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. The airport's location near Hudson Bay influences its unique meteorological characteristics, with significant maritime weather impacts.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 07/25 experiencing an average crosswind of 9.6 knots and Runway 15/33 showing a lower average crosswind of 5.7 knots. Visibility is generally good, averaging 11 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility in 8.7% of observations. September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for operations.

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.