Peterborough Municipal Airport

CYPQ / YPQ

Peterborough, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
4 kt
280°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPQ 041500Z AUTO 28004KT 230V290 9SM CLR 02/M05 A3026 RMK SLP260
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
276 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,133 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYPQ 041340Z 0414/0502 20005KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 0414/0415 5SM BR BECMG 0422/0424 VRB03KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 042000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 3 kt
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPQ
09
27 ✈️
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
7,000 ft 100 ft ASP 76°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,000 ft 49 ft ASPH 118°
3.5 kt 2.0 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 - CYPQ

8,729 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.6%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
11%
LIFR
2.9%

Peterborough Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 11.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
7.2%
E
8.1%
SE
4.3%
S
12.9%
SW
13.7%
W
22%
NW
15.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -34°C to 27°C
-34°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,729 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peterborough Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPQ
IATA Code: YPQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Peterborough
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.230000°
Longitude: -78.363297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Peterborough Municipal Airport

Overview

Peterborough Municipal Airport (CYPQ) serves the Peterborough region in Ontario, Canada, located at 44.230000, -78.363297 with an elevation of 628 ft MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 7000ft runway (09/27) and a secondary 2000ft runway (13/31), supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPQ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 53.8% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 31.1% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 8.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -27°C to 27°C and average visibility of 7.5 statute miles. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways exhibit 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.3 knots and Runway 13/31 averaging 5.1 knots. The airport's geographic position and terrain characteristics support reliable wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring in 12.8% of observations. Temperature and visibility variations suggest pilots should anticipate potential seasonal and daily meteorological changes.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing westerly winds (270°) suggest Runway 09/27 will frequently be the preferred approach, with consistent wind conditions supporting stable landing characteristics. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility scenarios, as 3.9% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles and 1.7% indicate fog presence. Standard preflight weather briefings are crucial for understanding current conditions at this location.

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

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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.