Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

CYUL / YUL

Montréal, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
280°
15 SM
Visibility
22,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYUL 041900Z 28008KT 270V350 15SM FEW180 BKN220 26/10 A2988 RMK AC1CS6 SLP120 DENSITY ALT 1600FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 118 ft
FEW 18,000 ft AGL
BKN 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,118 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,118 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 22,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 8 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. The ceiling is 22000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (118 ft)
Pressure Alt
156 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,504 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYUL 041740Z 0418/0524 31012KT P6SM BKN220 FM050300 34007KT P6SM FEW240 BECMG 0508/0510 03005KT BECMG 0512/0514 05008KT FM051800 05008KT P6SM SCT060 RMK NXT FCST BY 042100Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 22,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 340° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YUL
06L
24R
06R
24L
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06L/24R 11,000 ft 200 ft ASP 42°
4.2 kt 6.8 kt
122° angle
06R/24L 9,600 ft 200 ft ASP 41°
4.1 kt 6.9 kt
121° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
7,000 ft 200 ft ASP 88°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYUL

8,596 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.7%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
2.2%

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.2%
N
6.6%
S
9.8%
W
27.5%
NE
17.4%
NW
7.4%
SE
7.9%
SW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -25°C to 32°C
-25°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 16 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

July May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,596 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYUL
IATA Code: YUL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 118 ft MSL

Location

City: Montréal
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.467837°
Longitude: -73.742294°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Overview

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport serves as a major international gateway for the Montreal metropolitan area, located at coordinates 45.467837, -73.742294. Situated at an elevation of 118 feet mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for Quebec's largest city, handling significant commercial and passenger traffic.

Flying Conditions

Montreal's airport experiences variable weather conditions typical of the northeastern Canadian climate, with substantial seasonal temperature variations affecting flight operations. The three paved runways (06L/24R at 11,000 ft, 06R/24L at 9,600 ft, and 10/28 at 7,000 ft) provide multiple landing and takeoff options to accommodate different wind and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer strategic operational flexibility, with significant length variations allowing accommodation of diverse aircraft types from regional commuters to large international wide-body aircraft. Its geographic positioning near the St. Lawrence River valley introduces potential wind shear and turbulence considerations for pilots during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on prevailing wind conditions, with the longer 06L/24R runway providing the most extensive operational capabilities. The multiple runway configurations allow for adaptive approach strategies, enabling safe operations across a range of meteorological conditions while maintaining efficient air traffic flow.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.