Regina International Airport (CYQR)
Medium airport · Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Regina International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQR |
| IATA | YQR |
| Elevation | 1,894 ft (577 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°25'55" W 104°39'39" 50.43194, -104.66091 |
| Location | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,900 ft (2408 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Regina International Airport at a glance
Regina International Airport is a medium airport in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, known to airline systems as YQR. The field elevation of 1,894 ft (577 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQR 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 — 13/31 — offers 7,900 ft (2408 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQR 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 Regina International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport | CYMJ | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Yorkton Municipal Airport | CYQV | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Swift Current Airport | CYYN | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | CYXE | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Regina International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,894 ft field elevation of Regina 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 Regina International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Regina International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Regina International Airport is CYQR, and its IATA code is YQR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Regina International Airport above sea level?
Regina International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,894 feet (577 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Regina International Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.4319, -104.6609 — in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport, about 65 km away.
Does CYQR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQR 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 Regina International Airport?
Regina International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,900 ft (2408 m) with a ASP surface.