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Northwestern Ontario's gateway airport serving the Lakehead region.
Opened
1937
Location
Thunder Bay, Canada
Thunder Bay International Airport (IATA: YQT, ICAO: CYQT) is the primary commercial airport serving Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada's largest city on Lake Superior's north shore. It serves as the main air hub for Northwestern Ontario, connecting the region to major Canadian cities and beyond.
The airport is owned and operated by the Thunder Bay Airport Authority and handles several hundred thousand passengers annually. It supports both scheduled passenger services and cargo operations, playing a critical economic role for the remote northwestern Ontario region.
Located approximately 8 kilometres east of downtown Thunder Bay, the airport features a modernized terminal building and serves as an important refueling and technical stop for trans-Canada and international charter flights operating in northern Canada.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building with multiple gates serving both domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rental cars, and shuttle services connecting the airport to downtown Thunder Bay, approximately 8 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving YQT include Air Canada and WestJet, with regional operations provided by Jazz Aviation and other regional partners.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as the largest airport in Northwestern Ontario by passenger volume.
- ›Located approximately 8 km east of downtown Thunder Bay on Highway 11/17.
- ›Handles cargo operations important to remote Northwestern Ontario communities.
- ›The airport authority completed significant terminal renovations in the 2000s.
- ›Elevation is approximately 653 feet (199 metres) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
