Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

CYHU / YHU

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
190°
9 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHU 230200Z AUTO 19006KT 9SM BKN120 11/04 A2991 RMK SLP132

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,090 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 6 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 01:00Z and 06:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -360 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYHU 222340Z 2300/2324 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 BKN140 FM230100 19006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN080 TEMPO 2301/2306 P6SM -SHRA BKN050 BKN080 BECMG 2302/2304 33010G20KT FM230600 34010G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 BECMG 2307/2309 32007KT BECMG 2312/2314 31012KT FM231500 31012KT P6SM FEW030 BECMG 2316/2318 34012KT FM232100 34010G20KT P6SM BKN060 BECMG 2322/2324 02010G20KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 230600Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
06:00Z FM230600
+4h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 320° 7 kt
12:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 310° 12 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHU
06L
24R ✈️
06R
24L ✈️
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
7,840 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
3,920 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
2,800 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYHU

9,490 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.5%
MVFR
30.3%
IFR
10.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°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, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
10.8%
E
4.5%
SE
4.8%
S
17.9%
SW
15.8%
W
22.3%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.1°C
Range: -28°C to 29°C
-28°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,490 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHU
IATA Code: YHU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.517502°
Longitude: -73.416901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 7,840 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 3,920 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport serves the greater Montréal area as a medium-sized airport located southeast of the city. Positioned at 90 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Québec region, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 55.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 29.5% of observations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -28°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 0.4°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.7 knots create generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial length variations: 06L/24R at 7,840 feet, 06R/24L at 3,920 feet, and 10/28 at 2,800 feet. Visibility averages 7.4 statute miles, with only 4.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrences (0.5%).

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components (4.9 knots for the 06 runways and 6.1 knots for 10/28). September, October, and December represent the best months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with consistent wind patterns and good visibility.

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.