Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

CYQM / YQM

Moncton, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
190°
15 SM
Visibility
26,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQM 230900Z 19006KT 15SM FEW020 SCT070 BKN260 M01/M02 A2990 RMK SC1AC4CC2 SC TR SLP132

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 232 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 26,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,232 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,232 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
26,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,232 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 26,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 26000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -1°C (30°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

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, Light RASN, Mist, Light Snow, Mist, Mist, Mist, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 10:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 10:00Z and 14:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Light Snow, Mist between 02:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (232 ft)
Pressure Alt
240 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,624 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYQM 230540Z 2306/2406 23005KT P6SM SCT070 TEMPO 2306/2310 BKN070 FM231000 22005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 BKN160 TEMPO 2310/2314 BKN015 OVC080 FM231400 20005KT P6SM BKN040 BECMG 2314/2316 05007KT FM231800 04008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM240000 05006KT 6SM -RASN BR SCT004 OVC015 FM240200 05005KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC012 PROB30 2402/2405 3/4SM -SN BR OVC003 FM240500 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT004 BKN100 PROB30 2405/2406 1SM BR BKN004 RMK NXT FCST BY 231200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM231000
+1h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
14:00Z FM231400
+5h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQM
06
24 ✈️
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
10,001 ft 200 ft ASP 44°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 89°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQM

6,403 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.7%
MVFR
20.9%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
4.9%

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
7.5%
E
7.5%
SE
6.2%
S
12.6%
SW
22.7%
W
20.4%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -24°C to 30°C
-24°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 13.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,403 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQM
IATA Code: YQM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 232 ft MSL

Location

City: Moncton
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.112202°
Longitude: -64.678596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

Overview

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport serves as a key aviation hub in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada. Located at 46.112202, -64.678596 with an elevation of 232 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and international air transportation with two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions throughout the year, with significant seasonal temperature range from -21°C to 30°C. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominate at 67.2% of observations, while Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occur 18.9% and 9.3% of the time respectively. Prevailing southwest winds at an average of 9.8 knots create generally stable approach conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: Runway 06/24 at 10,001 feet and Runway 11/29 at 8,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.8 knots and 6.6 knots respectively. Average visibility consistently exceeds 13 statute miles, supporting reliable visual operations.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate predominantly southwest wind patterns at 225 degrees, with potential wind gusts up to 30 knots. The extensive runway lengths and favorable wind conditions provide flexibility for most aircraft categories during approach and landing 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.