Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
260°
9 SM
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQG 041400Z AUTO 26003KT 200V280 9SM FEW010 BKN180 24/22 A3000 RMK SLP157 DENSITY ALT 1700FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 622 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,622 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,622 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Windsor Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 18,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 18000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°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 22 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, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Mist, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Mist, FCST, FCST between 07:00Z and 12:00Z.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (622 ft)
Pressure Alt
540 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,769 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQG 041415Z 0414/0512 28005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN180 FM041800 29008KT P6SM BKN040 FM042000 34008KT P6SM -SHRA FEW040 BKN060 PROB30 0420/0424 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN040 OVC060CB FM050300 02008KT P6SM SCT008 BKN015 OVC060 FM050700 02008KT 6SM BR SCT004 OVC010 PROB30 0507/0512 2SM BR BKN004 OVC010 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 18,000 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+4h
VFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+6h
VFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
20:00Z PROB30
+6h
IFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQG
07
25 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 62°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
12/30 5,150 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
2.5 kt 1.7 kt
145° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQG

11,125 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.8%
MVFR
25.6%
IFR
6%
LIFR
3.6%

Windsor Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.2%
N
9.1%
S
13.7%
W
19.1%
NE
11.1%
NW
9.6%
SE
5.2%
SW
20.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -23°C to 36°C
-23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

July June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,125 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Windsor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQG
IATA Code: YQG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 622 ft MSL

Location

City: Windsor
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.275600°
Longitude: -82.955597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,150 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Windsor Airport

Overview

Windsor Airport serves the Windsor, Ontario region as a medium-sized airport located at 42.275600, -82.955597. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 9000ft runway (07/25) and a secondary 5150ft runway (12/30), providing flexible operational capabilities at an elevation of 622 feet MSL.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Windsor Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 61.2% of observations indicating good visibility. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 4.4°C. Pilots should anticipate westerly winds averaging 10.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots and calm periods occurring 4.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration allows for optimal wind alignment, with both runways demonstrating 100% favorable wind conditions. Average crosswind components are moderate, measuring 5.5 knots for runway 07/25 and 7.3 knots for runway 12/30. Visibility averages 7.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3 miles occurring only 2.3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months at Windsor Airport. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during 30.1% of observations classified as marginal VFR, and 8.6% of times when instrument flight rules are in effect. The predominant westerly winds suggest runway 07/25 will typically provide the most favorable approach conditions.

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.