Kuujjuaq Airport

CYVP / YVP

Kuujjuaq, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
19:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
9 kt
60° G17 kt
15 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVP 041900Z 06009G17KT 330V080 15SM FEW055 FEW072 SCT250 15/04 A3004 RMK CU1AC1CI2 AC TR SLP175

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
FEW 7,200 ft AGL
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,629 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,329 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,129 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kuujjuaq Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 15 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 9 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 15 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,500 ft, few at 7,200 ft, scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 48 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYVP 041740Z 0418/0506 05012KT P6SM FEW050 FM050000 02007KT P6SM SCT200 BECMG 0503/0505 29005KT RMK NXT FCST BY 050000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+5h
VFR 20° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 290° 5 kt
FCST

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVP
07 ✈️
25
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
13/31 5,000 ft 150 ft GVL 103°
6.6 kt 6.1 kt
43° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYVP

8,682 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.5%
MVFR
25.5%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
3.1%

Kuujjuaq Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.5%
N
14%
S
8.5%
W
23.2%
NE
9.4%
NW
15.2%
SE
4.3%
SW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -7°C
Range: -40°C to 25°C
-40°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 13.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

March June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,682 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuujjuaq Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVP
IATA Code: YVP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuujjuaq
Country: CA
Latitude: 58.096100°
Longitude: -68.426903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Kuujjuaq Airport

Overview

Kuujjuaq Airport serves the remote northern Quebec community of Kuujjuaq, providing critical transportation infrastructure in the Nunavik region. Located at 58.096100, -68.426903 with an elevation of 129 ft MSL, the airport supports regional and transportation operations in this subarctic environment. The airport features two runways: a 6000ft asphalt runway (07/25) and a 5000ft gravel runway (13/31).

Flying Conditions

Weather at Kuujjuaq demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 59.7% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 28.2% of the observations. The prevailing wind is from the southwest at 225° with an average speed of 7.9 knots, though maximum gusts can reach 28 knots. Winter temperatures average -5.5°C, with historical ranges from -37°C to 17°C, presenting potential icing and cold-weather operational challenges.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in northern Quebec creates unique operational environments with potential rapid weather changes. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.8 and 5.2 knots respectively. Average visibility is excellent at 13 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 6.7% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be effectively managed using prevailing wind data, with both 07/25 and 13/31 runways offering consistent wind alignment. January, December, and October historically present the most favorable VFR conditions for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather transitions, with IFR conditions occurring in approximately 9.9% of observations and Low IFR conditions in 2.3% of cases.

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.