Windsor International Airport (CYQG)
Medium airport · Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Windsor International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQG |
| IATA | YQG |
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°16'32" W 82°57'20" 42.27560, -82.95560 |
| Location | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,150 ft (1570 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Windsor International Airport at a glance
Windsor International Airport is a medium airport in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YQG. The field elevation of 622 ft (190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Windsor International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | KDTW | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | KMTC | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Willow Run Airport | KYIP | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Oakland County International Airport | KPTK | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Windsor International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 622 ft field elevation of Windsor International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Windsor International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Windsor International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Windsor International Airport is CYQG, and its IATA code is YQG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Windsor International Airport above sea level?
Windsor International Airport sits at an elevation of 622 feet (190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Windsor International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.2756, -82.9556 — in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, about 16 km away.
Does CYQG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Windsor International Airport?
Windsor International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.