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Weather Briefing
VFRLa Grande Rivière Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 24,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 2 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 24,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
|
6,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 113° |
↑ 1.9 kt
•
↔ 0.7 kt
20° angle
|
Weather Statistics - CYGL
8,893 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
La Grande Rivière Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -37°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 10.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, March, February.
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Statistics computed from 8,893 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
La Grande Rivière Airport - Airport Information
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About La Grande Rivière Airport
Overview
La Grande Rivière Airport (CYGL) serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in northern Quebec, Canada, positioned at coordinates 53.625301, -77.704201. Situated at an elevation of 639 feet mean sea level, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for the La Grande Rivière region, supporting regional and resource-sector aviation operations.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at CYGL demonstrate significant variability, with instrument meteorological conditions prevalent approximately 38.3% of the time. Temperature ranges from an extreme low of -33°C to a high of 25°C, with an average temperature of -4.8°C. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots and calm conditions occurring 1.8% of the time.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (13/31) measuring 6,500 feet with an asphalt surface. Geographically positioned in a region known for challenging northern climate conditions, the airport experiences complex weather patterns. Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, with reduced visibility below 3 miles occurring in 14.2% of observations and fog present in 4.5% of recorded events.
Approach Considerations
Runway 13/31 demonstrates favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.9 knots. Optimal visual flight rules (VFR) conditions are most consistently observed during October, December, and September. Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR and IFR conditions collectively representing 57.3% of recorded observations.
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