Trois-Rivières Airport

CYRQ / YRQ

Trois-Rivières, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
180°
9 SM
Visibility
23,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRQ 100600Z AUTO 18003KT 160V220 9SM BKN230 15/13 A2987 RMK SLP118

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199 ft
BKN 23,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
23,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,199 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Trois-Rivières Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 23,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 23000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST.

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.

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

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (199 ft)
Pressure Alt
237 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 285 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYRQ 100143Z 1002/1014 VRB03KT P6SM SCT240 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 100800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRQ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
9,006 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
1.9 kt 2.3 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 - CYRQ

11,327 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.6%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
11.2%
LIFR
4.8%

Trois-Rivières Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.5%
N
12%
S
11.6%
W
8%
NE
19.9%
NW
6.4%
SE
2.3%
SW
23.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.5°C
Range: -34°C to 29°C
-34°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

October May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,327 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trois-Rivières Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRQ
IATA Code: YRQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 199 ft MSL

Location

City: Trois-Rivières
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.352798°
Longitude: -72.679398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trois-Rivières Airport

Overview

Trois-Rivières Airport serves the urban region of Trois-Rivières in Quebec, Canada, functioning as a medium-sized airport situated at 199 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 46.352798, -72.679398, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local and regional transportation needs of the Mauricie region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Trois-Rivières demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 55.2% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 27.6% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -34°C to 26°C, with an average of -1.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9,006 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds consistently come from the southwest (225°) at an average speed of 7.3 knots, with maximum recorded winds reaching 25 knots and calm conditions present 11.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visibility averaging 7.4 statute miles, though occasional reduced visibility occurs, with 6.2% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles and 1.7% experiencing fog conditions.

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.