Roberval Airport

CYRJ / YRJ

Roberval, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8 kt
260°
25 SM
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRJ 100800Z 26008KT 25SM BKN200 21/12 A2981 RMK CI7 SLP095 DENSITY ALT 1600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 586 ft
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,586 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Roberval Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 25 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 8 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 25 SM. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (586 ft)
Pressure Alt
714 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,575 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRJ
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
1.4 kt 7.9 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 - CYRJ

7,278 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.6%
MVFR
16.5%
IFR
6%
LIFR
2.8%

Roberval Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.7%
N
5.5%
S
6.5%
W
23.4%
NE
1.2%
NW
28%
SE
7.6%
SW
14.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -29°C to 30°C
-29°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 24.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

June September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,278 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Roberval Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRJ
IATA Code: YRJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 586 ft MSL

Location

City: Roberval
Country: CA
Latitude: 48.519665°
Longitude: -72.265735°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Roberval Airport

Overview

Roberval Airport serves the Quebec region, situated at 48.519665, -72.265735 with an elevation of 586 feet MSL. As a medium airport located in central Quebec, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations. The airport features a single runway (16/34) measuring 5000 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Roberval Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 71.1% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -27°C to 27°C, with an average of -1.9°C, indicating challenging winter flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270° with an average speed of 8.1 knots, occasionally reaching maximum speeds of 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) has favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.6 knots. Visibility averages an impressive 23.7 statute miles, with only 5.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (0.7%) contributes to generally good visual conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering most stable flying conditions. Instrument meteorological conditions occur in 9.3% of observations (IFR and LIFR combined), requiring pilots to be prepared for potential instrument approaches. The consistent westerly winds make runway orientation highly predictable for landing and takeoff planning.

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.