Peterborough Municipal Airport

CYPQ / YPQ

Peterborough, CA

Last Updated
Apr 21, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
200°
9 SM
Visibility
9,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPQ 211400Z AUTO 20008KT 9SM FEW055 BKN098 02/M02 A3022 RMK SLP245

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,128 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,428 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Peterborough Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,800 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 9800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
336 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,073 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYPQ 211340Z 2114/2202 19008KT P6SM BKN080 BECMG 2114/2115 18010G20KT FM211800 17010G20KT P6SM SCT120 BECMG 2121/2123 13005KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 212000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z FM211800
+4h
VFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 130° 5 kt
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
2,000 ft 49 ft ASPH 118°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPQ

11,095 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.6%
MVFR
31.3%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
3.7%

Peterborough Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
7.9%
E
9%
SE
4.7%
S
12.9%
SW
13.4%
W
21.7%
NW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.2°C
Range: -34°C to 27°C
-34°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

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 11,095 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.