Peterborough Municipal Airport

CYPQ / YPQ

Peterborough, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
120°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYPQ 042200Z AUTO 12003KT 9SM FEW130 24/21 A2992 RMK SLP133 DENSITY ALT 1900FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,628 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Peterborough Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 13,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 5 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, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 21:00Z and 22:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 22:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 00:00Z 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
636 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,867 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYPQ 042103Z 0421/0502 12008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 0421/0422 2SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM042200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0422/0424 BKN020 FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN130 TEMPO 0500/0502 BKN020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 051000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPQ
09 ✈️
27
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,000 ft 100 ft ASP 76°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
2,000 ft 49 ft ASPH 118°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYPQ

13,981 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.1%
MVFR
28.8%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Peterborough Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 12% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, May, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 12%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.5%
N
5.4%
S
14%
W
20.9%
NE
7%
NW
14.1%
SE
5.3%
SW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -34°C to 32°C
-34°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

October May July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,981 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peterborough Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYPQ
IATA Code: YPQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Peterborough
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.230000°
Longitude: -78.363297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,000 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Peterborough Municipal Airport

Overview

Peterborough Municipal Airport (CYPQ) serves the Peterborough region in Ontario, Canada, located at 44.230000, -78.363297 with an elevation of 628 ft MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 7000ft runway (09/27) and a secondary 2000ft runway (13/31), supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYPQ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 53.8% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 31.1% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 8.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -27°C to 27°C and average visibility of 7.5 statute miles. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways exhibit 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.3 knots and Runway 13/31 averaging 5.1 knots. The airport's geographic position and terrain characteristics support reliable wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring in 12.8% of observations. Temperature and visibility variations suggest pilots should anticipate potential seasonal and daily meteorological changes.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing westerly winds (270°) suggest Runway 09/27 will frequently be the preferred approach, with consistent wind conditions supporting stable landing characteristics. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility scenarios, as 3.9% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles and 1.7% indicate fog presence. Standard preflight weather briefings are crucial for understanding current conditions at this location.

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.