Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Last Updated
Jun 10, 10:18Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
10:18Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
8 kt
240°
9 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQG 101018Z AUTO 24008KT 9SM BKN009 22/22 A2982 RMK SLP098 DENSITY ALT 1700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 622 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,522 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Windsor Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 22°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 20 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 10:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 10:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (622 ft)
Pressure Alt
720 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,709 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQG 101034Z 1010/1106 24008KT P6SM SCT012 TEMPO 1010/1013 5SM BR BKN008 PROB30 1010/1012 3SM BR BKN005 FM101300 26010KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 TEMPO 1013/1015 SCT015 BKN025 FM101500 26012KT P6SM BKN030 FM102200 24010G20KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 PROB30 1022/1024 VRB20G35KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR OVC030CB FM110000 23012G22KT P6SM FEW040 BECMG 1102/1104 23012KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 101200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM101300
+3h
MVFR 260° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
13:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+5h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQG
07
25 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 62°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
12/30 5,150 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
4.6 kt 6.6 kt
125° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQG

10,349 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Windsor Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.3%
N
9.3%
S
13.4%
W
19%
NE
10.9%
NW
9.8%
SE
5.3%
SW
20.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -23°C to 31°C
-23°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

June October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,349 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Windsor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQG
IATA Code: YQG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 622 ft MSL

Location

City: Windsor
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.275600°
Longitude: -82.955597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,150 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Windsor Airport

Overview

Windsor Airport serves the Windsor, Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.275600, -82.955597. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 9000ft runway (07/25) and a secondary 5150ft runway (12/30), providing flexible operational capabilities at an elevation of 622 feet MSL.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Windsor Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 61.2% of observations indicating good visibility. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 4.4°C. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds averaging 10.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots and calm periods occurring 4.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration allows for optimal wind alignment, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind conditions. Average crosswind components are moderate, measuring 5.5 knots for runway 07/25 and 7.3 knots for runway 12/30. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3 miles occurring only 2.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months at Windsor Airport. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during 30.1% of observations classified as marginal VFR, and 8.6% of times when instrument flight rules are in effect. The predominant westerly winds suggest runway 07/25 will typically provide the most favorable approach 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.