Regina International Airport (CYQR), Saskatchewan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Regina International Airport (CYQR) serves as the principal airport for Saskatchewan's capital, supporting a blend of scheduled carrier and business aviation operations from a two-runway paved layout. The airport carries an Airport of Entry customs designation, giving it a role as a border-crossing point for general and business aviation traffic moving through the region, and cross-border activity at CYQR is tracked by the FAA rather than reflecting the airport's total movement count.
Runways
Regina International Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 7,900 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
Regina International Airport has Canada Border Services Agency clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Regina International Airport recorded 3,563 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at CYQR concentrates in the late summer and fall months, with September, October, and July showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 408 movements in 2025.
FAA TFMSC records a movement outside the United States only when the flight enters US airspace. This is cross-border traffic, not total activity at the airfield.
Source: FAA TFMSC, cross-border movements, 2025.
Climate
Regina International Airport averages 5.3 days above 90°F in August, 31.0 freeze days in December and 1.0 snow days in March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.1°F, and January the coldest, at 15.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Nearby airfields
Regina International Airport has two airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Moose Jaw Municipal Airport, 27.80 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at CYQR
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Frequently asked questions
What is Regina International Airport (CYQR) used for by business aviation?
Regina International Airport, identified as CYQR, handles a mix of scheduled and business aviation traffic in Saskatchewan. FAA TFMSC data recorded 3,563 business aviation operations there in 2025 against 20,167 total annual operations. The airport sits at 1,894 feet elevation and serves the Regina metro area, which lies about 142 nautical miles away by the distance metric used here. Two paved runways support a range of aircraft types, from turboprops to larger business jets. Traffic is spread across the year with some months showing higher volumes than others.
How long is the main runway at CYQR?
The primary runway at Regina International Airport, 13/31, is 7,900 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This is the longest paved surface at CYQR and the figure used as the airport's max paved length. A secondary runway, 08/26, measures 6,200 feet long and is also 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Both runways are paved, giving operators two usable options depending on wind conditions. The length of runway 13/31 supports a broad range of business jet operations without runway-length restrictions being a factor.
Does CYQR have customs clearance on site?
Yes, Regina International Airport has customs available on site, classified as an Airport of Entry (AOE). This designation means arriving aircraft can complete Canadian customs processing directly at CYQR rather than diverting to another airport for clearance. Crews should still confirm current procedural requirements before arrival, since AOE status covers the availability of the service rather than specific hours or staffing details. This onsite customs capability is a meaningful factor for international flight planning into Saskatchewan. CYQR's AOE status distinguishes it from smaller regional fields that require routing through a different port of entry.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Regina International Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Regina International Airport, CYQR, peaks in September with 408 operations recorded in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data, the highest monthly figure of the year. October follows with 373 operations, and July also shows elevated activity at 343 operations. The quieter months fall in winter, with February recording only 184 operations and January 208. This pattern shows a clear late-summer to fall concentration in business aviation activity at CYQR. Dispatchers planning trips into Regina during these peak months may encounter higher volumes than in the winter season.
What are winter operating conditions like at CYQR?
Regina International Airport experiences cold, snow-prone winters typical of Saskatchewan's climate. According to estimated climate data, January averages 30.9 days below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with a maximum temperature near 15.3 degrees Fahrenheit. December and February show similarly cold profiles, with December averaging 31.0 days below freezing. Days with one inch or more of snow occur across the winter months, though at low frequency, with January and December each averaging under one such day. Crews operating into CYQR in winter should expect sustained sub-freezing conditions rather than isolated cold snaps.