Trois-Rivières Airport (CYRQ)
Medium airport · Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Trois-Rivières Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRQ |
| IATA | YRQ |
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°21'10" W 72°40'46" 46.35280, -72.67940 |
| Location | Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,006 ft (2745 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trois-Rivières Airport at a glance
Trois-Rivières Airport is a medium airport in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YRQ. The field elevation of 199 ft (61 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 9,006 ft (2745 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRQ 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 Trois-Rivières Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | CYHU | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | CYQB | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | CZBM | 118 km (64 NM) |
| St Jean Airport | CYJN | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Sherbrooke Airport | CYSC | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trois-Rivières Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 199 ft field elevation of Trois-Rivières 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 Trois-Rivières Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trois-Rivières Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trois-Rivières Airport is CYRQ, and its IATA code is YRQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trois-Rivières Airport above sea level?
Trois-Rivières Airport sits at an elevation of 199 feet (61 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trois-Rivières Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3528, -72.6794 — in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport, about 109 km away.
Does CYRQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRQ 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 Trois-Rivières Airport?
Trois-Rivières Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,006 ft (2745 m) with a ASP surface.