Quesnel Airport

CYQZ / YQZ

Quesnel, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQZ 041300Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM BKN130 BKN150 M00/M01 A2968 RMK SLP072

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,789 ft
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,789 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,789 ft AMSL
QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
945 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,789 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,037 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 666 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQZ 041140Z 0412/0424 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 TEMPO 0412/0418 6SM -SHRA BR BKN060 FM041800 16005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 TEMPO 0418/0424 BKN060 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041900Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+5h
VFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQZ
13
31

Runway Information

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

Weather Statistics - CYQZ

7,969 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.8%
MVFR
22.1%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
15%

Quesnel Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 27.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
2.5%
E
1.9%
SE
24.4%
S
17.7%
SW
2.4%
W
1.3%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.5°C
Range: -27°C to 30°C
-27°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 8.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,969 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quesnel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQZ
IATA Code: YQZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Quesnel
Country: CA
Latitude: 53.026100°
Longitude: -122.510002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

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

About Quesnel Airport

Overview

Quesnel Airport serves the central British Columbia region, located at an elevation of 1789 ft MSL near the city of Quesnel. Classified as a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation and regional connectivity in this part of western Canada. The airport supports various aviation activities with its primary runway 13/31, which measures 5500 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations reveal significant variability in flight conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 51.8% of recorded periods. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during winter and early spring, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for approximately 26% of observations. Temperature ranges from -27°C to 30°C, creating potential challenges for aircraft performance and pilot planning.

Notable Features

The airport is characterized by a southeastern prevailing wind pattern at 135 degrees, with an average wind speed of 5.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 26.8% of observations, providing relatively stable operational environments. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods affecting flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 2.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months, offering the most predictable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential fog events, which occur in 8.6% of observations, and prepare accordingly for potential reduced visibility 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.