YQT
Thunder Bay Airport
Thunder Bay · CanadaICAO CYQT
Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) is an airport serving Thunder Bay, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 48° 22' 18.8" N, 89° 19' 26.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
9
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
653/ 199m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YQT
ICAO Code
CYQT
City
Thunder Bay
Country
Canada
Elevation
653 ft
Local Time
01:35 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:48.3719°
Longitude:-89.3239°
Popular Routes from YQT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YWG | Winnipeg, Canada | 374 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 154 kg | View |
| YXL | Sioux Lookout, Canada | 168 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 567 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 233 kg | View |
| YAG | Fort Frances, Canada | 190 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 78 kg | View |
| YAM | Sault Sainte Marie, Canada | 261 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 107 kg | View |
| YFH | Fort Hope, Canada | 229 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 94 kg | View |
| YTS | Timmins, Canada | 365 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 150 kg | View |
| YTZ | Toronto, Canada | 579 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 237 kg | View |
| YWP | Webequie, Canada | 328 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 135 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YQT
4 active airlines serving Thunder Bay Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Bearskin Lake Air Service
JVCanada
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
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 Thunder Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton County Memorial Airport | CMX | Hancock | United States | 148 km |
| Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | RHI | Rhinelander | United States | 305 km |
| Ford Airport | IMT | Iron Mountain | United States | 298 km |
| Central Wisconsin Airport | CWA | Wassau | United States | 400 km |
| Sawyer International Airport | MQT | Gwinn | United States | 268 km |
| Pickle Lake Airport | YPL | Pickle Lake | Canada | 348 km |
| Falls International Airport | INL | International Falls | United States | 302 km |
| Sioux Lookout Airport | YXL | Sioux Lookout | Canada | 270 km |
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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
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 48° 22' 18.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 89° 19' 26.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 48.371899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -89.323898
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:35 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 653 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 199 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Thunder Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Thunder Bay Airport is YQT, and its ICAO code is CYQT. The airport is located in Thunder Bay, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YQT?
There are 9 direct destinations available from Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada.
What airlines fly from YQT?
There are 4 airlines operating from YQT, including Air Canada, Bearskin Lake Air Service, Porter Airlines, WestJet.
What timezone is Thunder Bay Airport in?
Thunder Bay Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Thunder Bay Airport?
Thunder Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level.
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