Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport
YHU / CYHU
Terminal Guide for Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
Saint‑Hubert is organized as a reliever airport with a civil passenger terminal serving some scheduled and charter flights alongside extensive general aviation and maintenance facilities. The terminal is modest and geared to regional services and private flights.
Getting to and From Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
Saint‑Hubert is on Montreal’s South Shore; road travel to downtown Montreal typically takes 25-40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.
- Taxis / ride-share: available and often the most direct option to reach downtown or nearby suburbs.
- Public transport: local bus services connect the airport area to commuter rail/metro nodes; check schedules for exact connections and travel times.
- Driving: parking available; allow extra time in weekday peak periods.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
Facilities focus on general aviation and small regional passenger flows: a small terminal with basic café or vending, passenger seating and ground-transport desks. There are FBO services and maintenance facilities on-site; extensive shopping and multiple lounges are not typical. Accessibility services are available via the airport or airlines.
Hotels and Layovers at Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
Summary: Accommodation near Saint‑Hubert is suburban; most travellers staying overnight use hotels in Longueuil or Montreal proper.
- No major on-airport hotels; use hotels in Longueuil or downtown Montreal depending on itinerary.
Layover tips: For short transits book centrally in Montreal; for early departures consider hotels on the South Shore with easy road access to the airport.
Tips for Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
- Confirm scheduled flight operations - Saint‑Hubert is primarily a reliever and general aviation field; check whether your airline operates from YHU or Montréal-Trudeau.
- Allow extra ground-transport time from the South Shore to downtown Montreal during rush hours; road travel can take longer than off-peak estimates.
- If you need public transit, check local bus links to the broader Montreal network - some bus services connect the airport area to commuter rail and metro nodes.
Weather & Climate near Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport #
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1008 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -6° | -17° | 74 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -4° | -15° | 63 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 2° | -7° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 3° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 6° | 84 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -2° | -12° | 90 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
