Muskoka Airport

CYQA / YQA

Gravenhurst, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
160°
9 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQA 041900Z AUTO 16004KT 120V180 9SM SCT028 SCT035 BKN050 22/20 A2997 RMK PCPN 1.5MM PAST HR SLP151 DENSITY ALT 1900FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 925 ft
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,725 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,425 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,925 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Muskoka Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°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 8 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Heavy Showers Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 19:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 19:00Z and 20:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (925 ft)
Pressure Alt
873 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,935 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYQA 041843Z 0418/0502 VRB03KT 3SM +SHRA BR BKN025 OVC040 TEMPO 0418/0419 P6SM -SHRA FM041900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0419/0420 5SM -SHRA BR FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 042000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:47Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Heavy Showers Rain, Mist
00:00Z FM050000
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQA
09
27
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 2,180 ft 100 ft GRS 79°
0.6 kt 4.0 kt
81° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 169°
3.8 kt 1.4 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 - CYQA

14,948 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.9%
MVFR
35.8%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
7.8%

Muskoka Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.3%
N
9.8%
S
18.5%
W
14.2%
NE
1.2%
NW
18.6%
SE
17.1%
SW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.1°C
Range: -36°C to 32°C
-36°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 14,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Muskoka Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQA
IATA Code: YQA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 925 ft MSL

Location

City: Gravenhurst
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.975376°
Longitude: -79.306546°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,180 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Muskoka Airport

Overview

Muskoka Airport serves the scenic Gravenhurst region in central Ontario, providing critical aviation access to the Muskoka Lakes area. Located at 925 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation with two distinct runways capable of accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Muskoka exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 37.7% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 41% of observations. The airport experiences a broad temperature range from -25°C to 29°C, with a mean temperature of -0.4°C, presenting potential challenges for winter and summer operations. Prevailing northwest winds at an average of 8.2 knots contribute to predictable wind patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a grass runway 09/27 spanning 2,180 feet and an asphalt runway 18/36 extending 6,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6 knots and 4.7 knots respectively. The substantial difference in runway lengths provides operational flexibility for different aircraft categories.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal visual conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with average visibility around 7.3 statute miles. The predominant northwest wind direction suggests runway 09/27 and 18/36 will typically offer favorable wind conditions. Visibility drops below 3 statute miles in 4.3% of observations, with minimal fog occurrence at just 0.4%.

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.