YQB
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Quebec · CanadaICAO CYQB
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is an airport serving Quebec, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 46° 47' 28.0" N, 71° 23' 35.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 244 feet (74 meters) above sea level. With 18 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
18
Airlines
8
Elevation ft
244/ 74m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YQB
ICAO Code
CYQB
City
Quebec
Country
Canada
Elevation
244 ft
Local Time
01:40 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:46.7911°
Longitude:-71.3933°
Popular Routes from YQB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 145 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
| YZV | Sept-iles, Canada | 334 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 137 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 880 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 361 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 515 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 211 kg | View |
| YBC | Baie Comeau, Canada | 219 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 456 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,298 mi | 7h 5m | long-haul | 796 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 443 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| PUJ | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 1,953 mi | 4h 22m | medium-haul | 490 kg | View |
| YGP | Gaspe, Canada | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YQB
8 active airlines serving Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air Transat
TSCanada
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Arik Niger
Q9Niger
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFB Bagotville | YBG | Bagotville | Canada | 174 km |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport | YHU | Montreal | Canada | 211 km |
| Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle | PQI | Presque Isle | United States | 256 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Montreal | Canada | 233 km |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | MHT | Manchester NH | United States | 429 km |
| Augusta State Airport | AUG | Augusta | United States | 302 km |
| Lebanon Municipal Airport | LEB | Lebanon | United States | 359 km |
| Burlington International Airport | BTV | Burlington | United States | 292 km |
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YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
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Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 46° 47' 28.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 71° 23' 35.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 46.791100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -71.393303
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 244 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 74 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
The IATA code for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is YQB, and its ICAO code is CYQB. The airport is located in Quebec, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YQB?
There are 18 direct destinations available from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in Quebec, Canada.
What airlines fly from YQB?
There are 8 airlines operating from YQB, including Air Canada, Air Transat, American Airlines, Arik Niger, Porter Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport in?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport sits at an elevation of 244 feet (74 meters) above sea level.
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