The Pas Airport (CYQD), Manitoba
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
The Pas Airport, known by the identifier CYQD, serves the town of The Pas in Manitoba with a single paved runway. Business aviation traffic through this Manitoba field is tracked by the FAA as cross-border activity rather than total airport operations, given the airport's location in Canada. The field sits inland at 887 feet elevation and functions as a regional point for operators working through north-central Manitoba.
Runways
The Pas Airport has one paved runway, 13/31, 5,901 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Customs
The Pas Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (CYXE), 229 NM away.
Source: CBSA list of airports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
The Pas Airport recorded 957 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at CYQD is concentrated with a notable peak in June, though activity remains present across all months of the year.
Cross-border movements to the United States, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 107 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
The Pas Airport averages 1.6 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 1.8 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75.0°F, and January the coldest, at 6.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Alternates
The Pas Airport has one alternate within 48 NM. The nearest alternate is Flin Flon Airport (CYFO), 47.21 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at CYQD?
The Pas Airport, identified as CYQD, has a single paved runway designated 13/31. That runway measures 5,901 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet types operating into the region. Dispatchers planning turboprop or midsize jet operations will find adequate pavement for typical landing and takeoff distances at this field.
Is there a customs facility at The Pas Airport?
The Pas Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is CYXE, located approximately 229 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from outside Canada should plan their customs clearance through that facility rather than expecting to clear at CYQD directly. This distance is a significant planning factor for any international leg terminating in this area of Manitoba.
How much business aviation traffic does CYQD see annually?
The Pas Airport recorded 957 business aviation operations against a total of 1,791 annual operations, based on FAA TFMSC data covering the 2025 traffic year. Because Canada is the host country, this figure reflects cross-border traffic as tracked by the FAA rather than the airport's complete operational count. Monthly volumes varied across the year, with June showing the highest bizav activity. Dispatchers should treat this as a partial picture of overall airport usage.
What kind of winter weather should crews expect at The Pas Airport?
The Pas Airport sits at 887 feet elevation in Manitoba and experiences a pronounced winter climate. December, January, and February each average around 31 days below freezing, essentially the entire month. Snow accumulation of an inch or more occurs on close to two days per month during the coldest stretch. Summer months bring a sharp contrast, with July reaching a average high near 75 degrees Fahrenheit and virtually no days below freezing. Crews should prepare for de-icing and cold-soak considerations outside the June-through-September window.
Are there other airports near CYQD for diversion planning?
Flin Flon Airport lies approximately 47 nautical miles from The Pas Airport, on a bearing of 334 degrees. This is the nearest neighboring airport listed in proximity data for CYQD. Dispatchers building contingency plans in this part of Manitoba should note the distance and bearing when evaluating alternate options. No other neighboring airports are listed within closer range.