Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

CYQB / YQB

Quebec, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -17°C
3kt
360°
30 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.05
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQB 171300Z 36003KT 30SM BKN027 OVC090 M14/M17 A3005 RMK SC7AC1 INTMT -SN SLP184

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 244ft
BKN 2,700ft AGL
OVC 9,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,944ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,244ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.05 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.81 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (244 ft)
Pressure Alt
114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -3,307 ft
ISA Deviation: -28.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQB 171140Z 1712/1812 04005KT P6SM SCT040 OVC090 TEMPO 1712/1714 P6SM -SN BKN040 OVC090 FM171400 06005KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 TEMPO 1714/1721 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC030 FM172100 06005KT P6SM -SN SCT008 OVC012 FM180100 VRB03KT 3SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC015 PROB30 1801/1806 2SM -FZDZ -SN BR OVC006 FM180600 VRB03KT 2SM -SN SCT008 OVC015 FM181000 24006KT P6SM BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 9,000ft
21:00Z FM172100
+7h
IFR 60° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Light Snow
01:00Z FM180100
+11h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Snow, Mist
01:00Z PROB30
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQB
06 ✈️
24
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
60° angle
11/29 5,700 ft 150 ft ASP 97°
↓ 0.4kt ↔ 3.0kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQB
IATA Code: YQB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 244 ft MSL

Location

City: Quebec
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.791100°
Longitude: -71.393303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB/YQB) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Quebec, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 244 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 11/29) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.