Trois-Rivières Airport

CYRQ / YRQ

Trois-Rivières, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
02:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4 kt
330°
9 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYRQ 230255Z AUTO 33004KT 300V050 9SM -RA SCT055 OVC070 09/01 A2991 RMK SLP132

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,699 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,199 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Trois-Rivières Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 03:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain, Mist between 03:00Z and 05:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (199 ft)
Pressure Alt
207 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -465 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYRQ 230140Z 2302/2314 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 FM230300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN070 TEMPO 2303/2306 P6SM -SHRA BKN030 BKN070 PROB30 2303/2305 2 1/2SM SHRA BR BKN020 OVC060 FM230600 33007KT P6SM FEW003 SCT015 BKN070 TEMPO 2306/2309 BKN015 BKN070 FM230900 33008G18KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 2309/2314 BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 230800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
03:00Z FM230300
+1h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
03:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
03:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain, Mist

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°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYRQ

9,525 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.1%
MVFR
28.2%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
4.9%

Trois-Rivières Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.6% 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 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.9%
NE
20.6%
E
6.7%
SE
1.9%
S
9.2%
SW
25.9%
W
8.6%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -3°C
Range: -34°C to 26°C
-34°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 9,525 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.