Regina International Airport (CYQR)

Regina, Canada · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

CYQR

IATA

YQR

City

Regina

Country

Canada

Region

North America

Elevation

1,894 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

50.4319, -104.6658

Overview

Saskatchewan capital airport with prairie weather patterns and Canadian Forces flight training nearby.

Current Weather at CYQR

Pilots flying into or out of Regina 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 CYQR 030900Z 23009KT 15SM FEW110 SCT250 09/08 A3000 RMK AC1CI2 SLP170

Wind 230° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF CYQR 030540Z 0306/0406 18008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 FM030800 22006KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0308/0318 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 FM031800 24006KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0318/0323 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS BKN040CB FM032300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 FM040200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200Z

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Regina International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for CYQR. 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 CYQR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Regina. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Regina International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Regina International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYQR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Regina.

Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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