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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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