Peterborough Municipal Airport

CYPQ / YPQ

Peterborough, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 12:26Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
12:26Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
290°
9 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYPQ 041226Z AUTO 29003KT 220V360 9SM FEW004 BKN120 BKN150 23/22 A2995 RMK SLP141 DENSITY ALT 1700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,028 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,628 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,628 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Peterborough Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°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 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: Showers Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 10:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 10:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 19:00Z and 22:00Z.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
606 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,717 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYPQ 040940Z 0410/0422 VRB03KT P6SM OVC120 TEMPO 0410/0412 5SM SHRA BR SCT005 BKN012 OVC100 PROB30 0410/0412 2SM TSRA BR BKN005 BKN012CB OVC120 FM041200 33005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN100 BECMG 0412/0414 26010KT BECMG 0417/0419 06008KT FM041900 06008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC080 TEMPO 0419/0422 5SM SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040 PROB30 0419/0422 1SM TSRA BR BKN020CB RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 60° 8 kt
19:00Z FM041900
+6h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
19:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain, Mist

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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: 27
7,000 ft 100 ft ASP 76°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,000 ft 49 ft ASPH 118°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° 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.