Lethbridge County Airport

CYQL / YQL

Lethbridge, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:14Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
06:14Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
6 kt
60°
5 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQL 040614Z AUTO 06006KT 5SM BR BKN006 M05/M06 A2988 RMK SLP169

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,048 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,648 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
910 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,048 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,086 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,418 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQL 040602Z 0406/0418 06008KT P6SM FEW006 SCT240 TEMPO 0406/0410 2SM BR BKN006 FM041000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 0410/0415 1SM BR BKN006 FM041500 07008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM041000
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z PROB30
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM041500
+9h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQL
06 ✈️
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,500 ft 200 ft ASP 70°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 5,500 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQL

4,972 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
4.1%

Lethbridge County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
9.8%
E
6.2%
SE
3.9%
S
10.3%
SW
20.2%
W
29.3%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.3°C
Range: -31°C to 31°C
-31°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 24.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,972 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lethbridge County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQL
IATA Code: YQL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,048 ft MSL

Location

City: Lethbridge
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.630299°
Longitude: -112.800003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lethbridge County Airport

Overview

Lethbridge County Airport (CYQL) is a medium-sized airport serving the Lethbridge region in southern Alberta, Canada. Situated at an elevation of 3,048 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, with two asphalt runways capable of handling various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 80% of the time, with moderate variability in weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -28°C to 31°C create significant seasonal challenges, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 10.9 knots characterize the local meteorological environment. Pilots should note that September, October, and January historically offer the most stable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 49.630299, -112.800003, Lethbridge County Airport features two parallel runways: Runway 06/24 at 6,500 feet and Runway 13/31 at 5,500 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.8 knots and Runway 13/31 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.3 knots. Visibility typically averages 24 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions.

Approach Considerations

Wind patterns strongly favor both runways, providing consistent approach options for pilots. The airport experiences wind speeds up to 45 knots, with calm conditions occurring 2.3% of the time. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, as fog occurs 3.6% of the time and conditions below 3 statute miles happen in 2.1% of observations.

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.