Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

CYQB / YQB

Quebec, CA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
10 kt
80°
30 SM
Visibility
7,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQB 062200Z 08010KT 30SM SCT033 BKN074 BKN220 M03/M08 A3037 RMK SC4AC2CI1 SLP293

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 244 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 7,400 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,544 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,644 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,244 ft AMSL
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (244 ft)
Pressure Alt
-199 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,300 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQB 061740Z 0618/0718 07008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN200 FM070200 08007KT P6SM BKN030 BKN200 FM070300 05005KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0705/0708 P6SM -FZDZ FM070800 05007KT 2SM -FZRA BR BKN005 OVC010 FM071400 04005KT 1SM -RA BR OVC003 PROB30 0714/0718 1/2SM -RA FG VV001 RMK NXT FCST BY 070000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
02:00Z FM070200
+4h
VFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
03:00Z FM070300
+5h
MVFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
05:00Z PROB30
+7h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Light Freezing Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQB
06
24
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
8.1 kt 5.9 kt
36° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
5,700 ft 150 ft ASP 97°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - CYQB

5,135 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
20.7%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
2.9%

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
12.3%
E
13.9%
SE
0.4%
S
1%
SW
20.5%
W
32.7%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -3°C
Range: -27°C to 26°C
-27°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 16.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,135 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQB
IATA Code: YQB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 244 ft MSL

Location

City: Quebec
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.791100°
Longitude: -71.393303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Overview

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport serves as the primary commercial airport for the Quebec City metropolitan area, located in eastern Canada. Situated at an elevation of 244 feet mean sea level, the airport handles significant regional and national air traffic. Its ICAO code CYQB identifies it as a large international airport serving Quebec Province.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical northeastern Canadian maritime climate conditions with significant seasonal temperature variations. Winter months can present challenging meteorological conditions with potential snow, ice, and reduced visibility. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's two directionally different runways positioned at 06/24 and 11/29.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 measuring 9,000 feet and Runway 11/29 measuring 5,700 feet. Its geographical coordinates at 46.791100, -71.393303 place it in a region with potential terrain considerations typical of the Quebec landscape. The dual runway configuration allows operational flexibility under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the longer 9,000-foot Runway 06/24 providing primary operational capacity. Pilots should carefully assess wind vectors and runway alignment when planning arrivals and departures. The airport's moderate elevation and dual runway system offer reasonable operational resilience across different meteorological scenarios.

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.