Yarmouth Airport

CYQI / YQI

Yarmouth, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
280°
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQI 050700Z 28008KT 15SM SKC 02/01 A3019 RMK FROIN SLP226
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (141 ft)
Pressure Alt
-122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,648 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQI 050540Z 0506/0518 26008KT P6SM FEW006 PROB30 0506/0513 2SM BR FM051400 30008KT P6SM FEW012 TEMPO 0514/0517 BKN012 FM051700 30008KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 0517/0518 BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 051200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
17:00Z FM051700
+10h
MVFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQI
06
24
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
4.2 kt 6.8 kt
122° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQI

5,521 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52%
MVFR
29%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
9.4%

Yarmouth Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.6%
NE
6.6%
E
7.7%
SE
5.1%
S
10.6%
SW
10%
W
18.7%
NW
21.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.9°C
Range: -15°C to 23°C
-15°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,521 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yarmouth Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQI
IATA Code: YQI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 141 ft MSL

Location

City: Yarmouth
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.826900°
Longitude: -66.088097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yarmouth Airport

Overview

Yarmouth Airport (CYQI) is a medium-sized airport located in Yarmouth, Canada, serving the southwestern Nova Scotia region. Situated at an elevation of 141 feet MSL with coordinates 43.826900, -66.088097, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area. Its two asphalt runways offer versatile operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 54.2% of observations in VFR and 26.4% in Marginal VFR conditions. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 11.7 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperatures ranging from -11°C to 23°C. September, October, and November represent the best months for VFR flying, with optimal visibility and minimal weather disruptions.

Notable Features

Both runways (06/24 at 6000ft and 15/33 at 5000ft) demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The airport experiences visibility averages of 11.2 statute miles, with only 8.7% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in 4.9% of observations, which pilots should consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are moderate, with average crosswind components of 8.1 knots for runway 06/24 and 6.9 knots for runway 15/33. Pilots can expect relatively consistent wind patterns from the west (270°), with occasional maximum wind speeds up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur in just 1.3% of observations, providing generally stable approach environments.

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.