Windsor Airport

CYQG / YQG

Windsor, CA

Last Updated
Jul 5, 11:31Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
11:31Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
70°
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Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYQG 051131Z AUTO 07004KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR OVC003 22/22 A2993 RMK LTNG DIST SW W SLP135 DENSITY ALT 1600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 622 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
922 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Windsor Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 300 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is very low at 300 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°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 19 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: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 11:00Z and 14:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 13:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 (622 ft)
Pressure Alt
600 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,589 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD CYQG 051113Z 0511/0606 05007KT 3SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 0511/0514 6SM BR SCT006 BKN080 OVC200 FM051330 06008KT P6SM -SHRA FEW007 BKN070 TEMPO 0513/0516 VRB10G22KT 2 1/2SM TSRA BR BKN007 OVC030CB FM051600 06010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN040 OVC080 TEMPO 0516/0602 P6SM -SHRA PROB30 0516/0522 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC040CB FM060200 04008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 051200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:47Z BASE
+0h
IFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM051330
+2h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
13:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR VRB 10 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
16:00Z FM051600
+5h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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: 07
9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 62°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 5,150 ft 150 ft ASP 115°
2.8 kt 2.8 kt
45° 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.