Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Last Updated
Apr 21, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
12 kt
180° G21 kt
9 SM
Visibility
9,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQG 211300Z AUTO 18012G21KT 9SM SCT071 OVC098 08/M00 A3015 RMK SLP218

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 622 ft
SCT 7,100 ft AGL
OVC 9,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,722 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,422 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Windsor Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,800 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 12 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 18 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 00:00Z and 04:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (622 ft)
Pressure Alt
390 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -301 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQG 211140Z 2112/2212 18010KT P6SM BKN120 BECMG 2112/2114 18012G22KT FM211400 20015G25KT P6SM BKN070 FM211700 21015G25KT P6SM FEW070 BKN120 FM212100 23015G25KT P6SM BKN160 FM220000 24012KT P6SM OVC060 TEMPO 2200/2204 6SM -SHRA BR PROB30 2200/2204 2SM TSRA BR BKN020 OVC060CB FM220500 24005KT P6SM SCT060 FM220800 26005KT P6SM BKN060 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 211800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
14:00Z FM211400
+1h
VFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
17:00Z FM211700
+4h
VFR 210° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
21:00Z FM212100
+8h
VFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 16,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQG
07
25 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 62°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
12/30 5,150 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
5.1 kt 10.9 kt
65° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQG

8,732 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.6%
MVFR
28.8%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
4.2%

Windsor Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
9.4%
E
7.9%
SE
5.5%
S
13%
SW
21.1%
W
20.6%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -23°C to 31°C
-23°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,732 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Windsor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQG
IATA Code: YQG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 622 ft MSL

Location

City: Windsor
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.275600°
Longitude: -82.955597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,150 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Windsor Airport

Overview

Windsor Airport serves the Windsor, Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.275600, -82.955597. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 9000ft runway (07/25) and a secondary 5150ft runway (12/30), providing flexible operational capabilities at an elevation of 622 feet MSL.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Windsor Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 61.2% of observations indicating good visibility. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 4.4°C. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds averaging 10.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots and calm periods occurring 4.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration allows for optimal wind alignment, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind conditions. Average crosswind components are moderate, measuring 5.5 knots for runway 07/25 and 7.3 knots for runway 12/30. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3 miles occurring only 2.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months at Windsor Airport. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during 30.1% of observations classified as marginal VFR, and 8.6% of times when instrument flight rules are in effect. The predominant westerly winds suggest runway 07/25 will typically provide the most favorable approach conditions.

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.