Trois-Rivières Airport

CYRQ / YRQ

Trois-Rivières, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6 kt
20°
9 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYRQ 142300Z AUTO 02006KT 9SM -RA OVC004 11/11 A2984 RMK SLP108

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
599 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Trois-Rivières Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 400 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 6 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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: Light Rain, Mist, Mist, Light Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 20:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with FCST, FCST between 04:00Z and 08:00Z.

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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (199 ft)
Pressure Alt
297 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -135 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYRQ 141940Z 1420/1508 02008KT 2SM -RA BR OVC004 TEMPO 1420/1504 6SM BR OVC010 FM150400 05007KT 4SM -RA BKN008 OVC015 TEMPO 1504/1508 P6SM NSW SCT008 SCT015 OVC050 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 150200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:31Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Rain, Mist
04:00Z FM150400
+5h
IFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Rain
04:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
FCST, FCST

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRQ
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,006 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - CYRQ

10,291 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.7%
MVFR
27.5%
IFR
11.2%
LIFR
4.6%

Trois-Rivières Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
19.6%
E
6.6%
SE
2.1%
S
10.4%
SW
24.9%
W
8.5%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.1°C
Range: -34°C to 26°C
-34°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,291 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trois-Rivières Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYRQ
IATA Code: YRQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 199 ft MSL

Location

City: Trois-Rivières
Country: CA
Latitude: 46.352798°
Longitude: -72.679398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trois-Rivières Airport

Overview

Trois-Rivières Airport serves the urban region of Trois-Rivières in Quebec, Canada, functioning as a medium-sized airport situated at 199 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 46.352798, -72.679398, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local and regional transportation needs of the Mauricie region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Trois-Rivières demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 55.2% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 27.6% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -34°C to 26°C, with an average of -1.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9,006 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations. Prevailing winds consistently come from the southwest (225°) at an average speed of 7.3 knots, with maximum recorded winds reaching 25 knots and calm conditions present 11.1% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visibility averaging 7.4 statute miles, though occasional reduced visibility occurs, with 6.2% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles and 1.7% experiencing fog 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.