Is CYTQ VFR or IFR right now?

CYTQ is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at CYTQ has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 280° at 19 kt, runway 23 gives a 12 kt headwind and 15 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Tasiujaq Airport have?

Tasiujaq Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,519 ft (1,073 m). Field elevation is 122 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at CYTQ?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:51 UTC and sunset at 22:04 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:44 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Tasiujaq Airport

General Aviation Airport · Tasiujaq, QC, Canada

Conditions are good for visual flight at Tasiujaq Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 31°F) with 75% humidity. Winds from 280° at 19 kt, gusting 27 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,400 ft.

ICAOCYTQIATAYTQ

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation122ft37 m

Longest runway3,519ft1,073 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates58.67, -69.9658°40'04.1"N 69°57'20.9"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 1 d ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

41°F5°C · Dew 34°FFeels like 31°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

280° @ 19 G27 kt

Visibility15 sm
Ceiling3,400 ft AGL
Humidity75%
Altimeter29.50 inHg
Pressure999.1 hPa
Gusts27 kt

Broken 3,400′Overcast 7,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR CYTQ 031500Z 28019G27KT 15SM -RA BKN034 OVC075 05/01 A2950 RMK SC6AC2 LAST OBS/NEXT 141200UTC SLP993

Decoded — plain language

Wind280° @ 19 G27 kt

Visibility15 sm

Temperature41°F / 5°C

Dew point34°F · 75% RH

Altimeter29.50 inHg

Ceiling3,400 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyBroken 3,400′, Overcast 7,500′

Observed 03 Oct 2026 15:00Z·Tasiujaq Arpt, QC, CA·1 d ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sat 14:00Z – Sat 21:00Z

InitialSat 14:00Zuntil Sat 21:00Z
VFRWind260° @ 20 G30 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,000′, Overcast 6,000′
TemporarySat 14:00Zuntil Sat 21:00Z
MVFRVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′WeatherLight rain showers

RAW

TAF CYTQ 031340Z 0314/0321 26020G30KT P6SM FEW020 OVC060
  TEMPO 0314/0321 P6SM -SHRA BKN020 RMK NXT FCST BY 041400Z

Issued 03 Oct 2026 13:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

05/23

Headwind12 kt

Crosswind15 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind12 kt

Crosswind15 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Tasiujaq Airport (CYTQ) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Tasiujaq Airport. It's 41°F (feels like 31°F) with 75% humidity. Winds from 280° at 19 kt, gusting 27 kt. Cloud ceiling 3,400 ft. (observed 15:00 UTC)
Is CYTQ VFR or IFR right now?: CYTQ is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at CYTQ has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 280° at 19 kt, runway 23 gives a 12 kt headwind and 15 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Tasiujaq Airport have?: Tasiujaq Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,519 ft (1,073 m). Field elevation is 122 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at CYTQ?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:51 UTC and sunset at 22:04 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:44 UTC.

Runways

1 total

05/23

3,519 ft1,073 × 100 ft · Gravel

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Within 40 NM

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TasiujaqNDB

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