Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport

CYGR / YGR

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, CA

Last Updated
May 15, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
15 kt
20° G21 kt
20 SM
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYGR 151900Z 02015G21KT 20SM FEW007 OVC036 08/06 A2985 RMK SF1SC8 SF TR SLP109

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 35 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
735 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,635 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,600 feet and 20 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 13 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 20 SM. The ceiling is 3600 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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 11 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 Rain, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with FCST between 18:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (35 ft)
Pressure Alt
103 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -729 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYGR 151520Z 1515/1602 04015G25KT P6SM SCT009 OVC060 TEMPO 1515/1518 5SM -RA FEW004 BKN009 OVC060 FM151800 02018G28KT 5SM -RA BKN012 OVC060 TEMPO 1518/1602 P6SM NSW SCT012 OVC060 RMK NXT FCST BY 152000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YGR
07 ✈️
25
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 53°
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
16/34 3,600 ft 150 ft ASP 138°
7.0 kt 13.2 kt
118° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYGR

5,858 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.1%
MVFR
31.5%
IFR
13.2%
LIFR
8.2%

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 14.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 14.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
13.9%
S
14.4%
W
22.6%
NE
5.7%
NW
16.8%
SE
5.7%
SW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -15°C to 22°C
-15°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 13.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,858 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYGR
IATA Code: YGR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 35 ft MSL

Location

City: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Country: CA
Latitude: 47.425242°
Longitude: -61.778612°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport

Overview

Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport serves the Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in Canada, providing critical aviation infrastructure for this island archipelago in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it supports regional transportation and serves as a key access point for the isolated island community.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable weather conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 47.4% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions for an additional 35.9% of observations. The region experiences significant wind activity, with prevailing westerly winds averaging 15.4 knots and capable of reaching up to 40 knots, which can impact flight planning and approach strategies.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a low elevation of 35 feet mean sea level, situated on an island archipelago with potential for maritime weather influences. Both runways (07/25 and 16/34) demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components of 9.4 and 10.1 knots respectively, suggesting generally predictable wind conditions for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations are critical, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 22°C create diverse operational environments, and pilots should be prepared for potential visibility restrictions, with 5.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and occasional fog events.

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.