Yorkton Municipal Airport

CYQV / YQV

Yorkton, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
10 kt
160° G16 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYQV 041400Z AUTO 16010G16KT 9SM SCT007 19/17 A2998 RMK SLP159 DENSITY ALT 2400FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,635 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,335 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Yorkton Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 700 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 10 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 17°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. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 19:00Z and 00:00Z.

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
961 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,635 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,583 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,455 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYQV 041140Z 0412/0424 12005KT P6SM BKN080 BKN220 FM041900 19010KT P6SM FEW030 TEMPO 0419/0424 VRB20G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+5h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
FCST, FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YQV
04
22
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,800 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
4.4 kt 9.0 kt
116° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,000 ft 100 ft COM 135°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYQV

11,782 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.1%
MVFR
27.1%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
5.6%

Yorkton Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -39°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.5%
N
12%
S
12.7%
W
17.3%
NE
4.7%
NW
18.2%
SE
16%
SW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.8°C
Range: -39°C to 34°C
-39°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

June May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,782 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yorkton Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYQV
IATA Code: YQV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,635 ft MSL

Location

City: Yorkton
Country: CA
Latitude: 51.264702°
Longitude: -102.461998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Yorkton Municipal Airport

Overview

Yorkton Municipal Airport serves the Saskatchewan region as a medium-sized airport located at 51.264702, -102.461998, with an elevation of 1,635 feet MSL. The airport features two runways: a primary 4,800-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a secondary 3,000-foot commissioned runway (13/31). Its strategic location supports regional aviation operations in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yorkton Municipal Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 56.1% of observations. Pilots can expect Northwest winds averaging 10.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots. Temperature ranges are extreme, from -34°C to 30°C, with an average of -5.6°C, indicating challenging winter flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility for varying wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.1 knots and Runway 13/31 experiencing a lower average crosswind of 4.6 knots. Visibility averages 7.6 statute miles, with occasional restrictions during 5.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR conditions occurring 28.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions presenting during 15% of observations. The Northwest prevailing winds and moderate crosswind conditions suggest careful wind assessment during approach and landing.

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.