Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

CYHU / YHU

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Jul 27, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
190°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHU 270700Z AUTO 19005KT 9SM CLR 19/17 A2978 RMK SLP086 DENSITY ALT 800FT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 5 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 03:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
248 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 750 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYHU 270544Z 2706/2806 23006KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2709/2712 2SM BR FM271600 22010KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 TEMPO 2720/2803 P6SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN100 PROB30 2722/2802 3SM TSRA BR BKN050CB OVC080 FM280300 05005KT P6SM FEW070 BKN100 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 271200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Mist
16:00Z FM271600
+8h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHU
06L
24R ✈️
06R
24L ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
7,840 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
3,920 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,800 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHU

12,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.6%
MVFR
26.8%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
2.8%

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.4%
N
13.8%
S
17.5%
W
21.5%
NE
9.9%
NW
6.8%
SE
5.2%
SW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -28°C to 33°C
-28°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

July June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 12,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHU
IATA Code: YHU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.517502°
Longitude: -73.416901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 7,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 3,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport serves the greater Montréal area as a medium-sized airport located southeast of the city. Positioned at 90 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Québec region, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 55.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 29.5% of observations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -28°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 0.4°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.7 knots create generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length variations: 06L/24R at 7,840 feet, 06R/24L at 3,920 feet, and 10/28 at 2,800 feet. Visibility averages 7.4 statute miles, with only 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrences (0.5%).

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components (4.9 knots for the 06 runways and 6.1 knots for 10/28). September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with consistent wind patterns and good visibility.

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.