Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

CYUL / YUL

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
11 kt
240°
15 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYUL 041100Z 24011KT 15SM SCT038 BKN120 M00/M02 A3018 RMK SC3AC4 SLP223

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 118 ft
SCT 3,800 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,918 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,118 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (118 ft)
Pressure Alt
-145 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,917 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYUL 041140Z 0412/0518 24012KT P6SM SCT012 SCT040 TEMPO 0412/0414 BKN012 BKN040 PROB30 0412/0413 BKN008 FM041400 24012G22KT P6SM SCT015 SCT030 TEMPO 0414/0417 BKN030 FM041700 24012KT P6SM FEW030 SCT180 BECMG 0423/0501 22007KT BKN200 FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030 BKN180 FM050900 05010G20KT P6SM -SN BKN015 OVC030 FM051500 05012G22KT P6SM OVC020 RMK NXT FCST BY 041500Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
12:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUL
06L
24R ✈️
06R
24L
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
11,000 ft 200 ft ASP 42°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
06R/24L 9,600 ft 200 ft ASP 41°
10.4 kt 3.6 kt
161° angle
10/28 7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 88°
9.7 kt 5.2 kt
152° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUL

4,983 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.5%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
2.5%

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 2.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
19%
E
5.8%
SE
6.7%
S
8.2%
SW
13%
W
31.8%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.8°C
Range: -25°C to 28°C
-25°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 15.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,983 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYUL
IATA Code: YUL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 118 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.467837°
Longitude: -73.742294°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Overview

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport serves as a major international gateway for the Montreal metropolitan area, located at coordinates 45.467837, -73.742294. Situated at an elevation of 118 feet mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for Quebec's largest city, handling significant commercial and passenger traffic.

Flying Conditions

Montreal's airport experiences variable weather conditions typical of the northeastern Canadian climate, with substantial seasonal temperature variations affecting flight operations. The three paved runways (06L/24R at 11,000 ft, 06R/24L at 9,600 ft, and 10/28 at 7,000 ft) provide multiple landing and takeoff options to accommodate different wind and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer strategic operational flexibility, with significant length variations allowing accommodation of diverse aircraft types from regional commuters to large international wide-body aircraft. Its geographic positioning near the St. Lawrence River valley introduces potential wind shear and turbulence considerations for pilots during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 06L/24R runway providing the most extensive operational capabilities. The multiple runway configurations allow for adaptive approach strategies, enabling safe operations across a range of meteorological conditions while maintaining efficient air traffic flow.

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.