Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (CYUL)
Montreal, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYUL
IATA
YUL
City
Montreal
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
118 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
45.4706, -73.7408
Overview
Bilingual airport operations in French and English. Major Air Canada hub with harsh winter ops.
Current Weather at CYUL
Pilots flying into or out of Montreal-Trudeau 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 CYUL 151200Z 12003KT 30SM BKN260 12/07 A3037 RMK CI7 SLP288Wind 120° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF CYUL 151140Z 1512/1618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1513/1515 14010KT FM151800 16010KT P6SM FEW030 BKN180 FM152100 16010KT P6SM OVC090 TEMPO 1521/1523 P6SM -SHRA FM152300 16010KT P6SM OVC050 TEMPO 1523/1606 P6SM -SHRA FM160600 22012KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 1606/1612 P6SM -SHRA FM161200 22010KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 TEMPO 1612/1618 P6SM -SHRA RMK NXT FCST BY 151500ZRead any CYUL METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYUL. 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 CYUL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Montreal. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Montreal-Trudeau 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 Montreal-Trudeau International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYUL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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