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Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

IATA YQBICAO CYQBLocal YQB🇨🇦 Quebec
Coordinates
46.7911°N, 71.3933°W
Elevation
244 ft (74 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
CA-QC
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:29
Sunrise
05:07
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:15

About 15h 30m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, also known as Jean Lesage International Airport, is the primary airport serving Quebec City, Canada. Designated as an international airport by Transport Canada, it is located 17 km (10.5 mi) west of the city, in the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough. In 2025, it was the 12th-busiest airport in Canada by number of passengers with 1,819,553 passengers. More than ten airlines offer hundreds of weekly flights to destinations across Canada, the United States, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 249,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 295,700 ft / 1,737 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DTRML CON124.000 MHz
ATISAtis French128.300 MHz
ATISAtis English134.600 MHz
CNTRMONTREAL CNTR135.025 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDORDO123.550 MHz
TWRTWR118.650 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingRestaurantsCar hire

The airport offers various services including restaurants and car hire, and has current operational updates.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (18)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
QU�BEC/JEAN LESAGE INTL, QC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V316 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V360 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T677 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T677 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T660 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
QU�BEC/JEAN LESAGE INTL CZClass CControlledGND3500 ft MSL
QU�BEC, QC TCAClass CControlled1500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
QU�BEC, QC TCAClass CControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
QU�BEC, QC TCAClass CControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
V360 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass EControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Édifice Marie-Guyart433 ft308 ft
T3394 ft312 ft
T2394 ft302 ft
Hôtel Le Concorde Québec299 ft364 ft
Hilton Quebec276 ft266 ft
Édifice Price269 ft200 ft
Obstacle249 ft364 ft
T1246 ft308 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

The ICAO code for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is CYQB, and its IATA code is YQB.

Where is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport located?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is large airport located in Quebec, Canada, at an elevation of 244 ft (74 m).

How many runways does Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport have?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

Which airlines fly to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport include Air Canada, Air Transat, American Airlines, Arik Niger, Porter Airlines, US Airways, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

Historical data lists 18 nonstop destinations from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport in?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is approximately 14.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

The nearest airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is Québec / Neuville Airport (CNV9), about 8.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport and Pintendre Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.