Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the primary airport serving Quebec City, Canada. It is located 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) west-southwest of the city center. The airport is classified as an international airport by Transport Canada and is the 12th busiest airport in Canada, with over 1.1 million passengers in 2022.
The airport was established in 1939 and was originally known as the Aéroport de l’Ancienne-Lorette. It was renamed to Aéroport de Sainte-Foy in 1941 and to Aéroport de Québec in 1960. In 1993, the airport was renamed to Aéroport international Jean-Lesage in honor of Jean Lesage, the former Premier of Quebec.
General Information about Jean Lesage International Airport Quebec City
The following table is an overview of YQB Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Owner | Transport Canada |
| Operator | Quebec Airport Inc. |
| Built In (Year) | 1939 |
| Serves | Québec City metropolitan area |
| Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Code | CYQB, YQB |
| Hub for | Air Liaison, CanJet, Aeropro, Maestro, Quebecair Express |
| Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Terminals | One Passenger Terminal |
| YQB Airport Runway | 2 |
| YQB Airport Coordinates | 46°47′28″N 071°23′36″W |
| Contact Number | 418-640-2700 |
| Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Address | 505 Rue Principale, Quebec, QC G2G 0J4, Canada |
| Website Address | www.aeroportdequebec.com |
| Elevation | 244 ft / 74 m |
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Code
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport code is YQB. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Quebec Jean-Lesage.
| IATA CODE | YQB |
| ICAO CODE | CYQB |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | YQB |
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Map
The YQB Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Jean Lesage International Airport Quebec City Runway
YQB Airport has two runways.
| Name | Length (in mtr) | Length (in ft) | Surface |
| 06/24 | 9,000 | 2,743 | Asphalt |
| 11/29 | 5,700 | 1,737 | Asphalt |
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Terminal
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has one main passenger terminal with two levels. This terminal has a capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually. The terminal features check-in counters, money exchange and ATMs, restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, car rental services, and free wireless internet access. It also has 17 gates, including 12 contact gates and 5 walk-out aircraft positions.
Nearest Airports to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Some of the Domestic and International closest airports to YQB are:
- Canadian Forces Base Bagotville – 220 km
- Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport – 238 km
- Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – 267 km
- Burlington International Airport – 343 km
- Mont-Joli Airport – 343 km
- Plattsburgh International Airport – 346 km
- Augusta State Airport – 357 km
- Bangor International Airport – 377 km
- Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle – 418 km
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport – 444 km
- Portland International Jetport – 446 km
Airlines Operating from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
The following airlines operate from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport:
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Air Inuit
- Air Transat
- American Airlines
- Pascan Aviation
- Porter Airlines
- Provincial Airlines
- Sunwing Airlines
- United Airlines
- WestJet
