Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB)
Quebec City, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYQB
IATA
YQB
City
Quebec City
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
244 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
46.7911, -71.3933
Overview
Historic Quebec City airport with French-language ATC operations and winter weather challenges.
Current Weather at CYQB
Pilots flying into or out of Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYQB 011300Z 06006KT 30SM FEW030 FEW120 SCT210 16/11 A3013 RMK SC1AC1CI3 SC TR SLP205Wind 060° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF CYQB 011140Z 0112/0212 03006KT P6SM FEW007 SCT230 BECMG 0112/0114 08012KT FM011400 08012G22KT P6SM SKC FM020000 07010KT P6SM FEW060 FM020600 06008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN160 RMK NXT FCST BY 011800ZRead any CYQB METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYQB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYQB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Quebec City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYQB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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