Trois-Rivières Airport

CYRQ / YRQ

Trois-Rivières, CA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
20°
9 SM
Visibility
9,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRQ 050400Z AUTO 02009KT 9SM OVC091 01/M04 A3021 RMK SLP236

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199 ft
OVC 9,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,299 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (199 ft)
Pressure Alt
-94 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,726 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYRQ 050140Z 0502/0514 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0502/0506 6SM -SN BECMG 0504/0506 02008G18KT FM050600 02008G18KT P6SM FEW020 OVC040 TEMPO 0506/0514 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC040 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 050800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+2h
VFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Snow, 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: 05
9,006 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRQ

7,229 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
27.6%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
4.6%

Trois-Rivières Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 11.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.2%
NE
18.8%
E
4.6%
SE
1.7%
S
9.4%
SW
28.1%
W
9.5%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.1°C
Range: -34°C to 26°C
-34°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,229 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.