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Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATAYQB
ICAOCYQB
LocationQuebec, Canada
Current Local Time UTC-5

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located 17 km west of Old Quebec, in the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough. The airport ranks 12th-busiest in Canada by passenger volume and handled 1.7 million passengers in 2024. It has two active runways and a single integrated terminal with 17 gates.

The airport opened its first commercial terminal in 1957, with jet service introduced in 1964. Management transferred from Transport Canada to local operator Aéroport de Québec inc. in 2000. A $290 million two-phase expansion between 2008 and 2017 doubled the terminal's size and raised annual capacity to 1.4 million passengers — a threshold the airport now exceeds.

More than ten airlines serve YQB with around 360 weekly flights to destinations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. Air Transat, Air Canada, and WestJet carry the largest share of traffic. The airport improvement fee of $40 per departing passenger is among the highest in Canada.

🅿️ Parking

1 option
  • Aéroport International Jean-Lesage de Québec
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🚗 Car Rentals

6 options
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Avis Car Rental
  • Budget Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty Car Rental
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🏨 Hotels

10 options
  • Clarion Pointe Quebec Airport
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Quebec City
  • Econo Lodge Airport
  • Hôtel Québec Inn
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Quebec City
  • Hôtel Must | Aéroport de Québec
  • Hôtel Cofortel
  • Comfort Inn Airport East
  • Grand Times Hotel - Quebec City Airport
  • Hotel & Motel le Luxembourg
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🚇 Public Transport

1 option

Find 1 public transport option at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.

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🛫 Terminals

1 terminal
  • TerminalMixed

    Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air France, United Airlines, American Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Air Inuit

🏙️ Nearby cities

3 cities
  • Quebec City17 km east
  • Lévis21 km southeast
  • Trois-Rivières122 km west

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20241.7M
Runways2
Opened1957
Coordinates46.79°, -71.39°
Operated ByAéroport de Québec inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YQB, ICAO: CYQB. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport located?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec, Canada. The airport coordinates are 46.7911°, -71.3933°.

What services are available at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 6 car rental companies, 10 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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