La Tuque Airport (YLQ): Codes, Runways & Location
La Tuque Airport (IATA: YLQ · ICAO: CYLQ) is a small airport serving La Tuque, Canada. It lies at 47.4097° N, 72.7889° W, 548 ft (167 m) above sea level.
Overview of La Tuque Airport
La Tuque Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of La Tuque in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YLQ and the ICAO code CYLQ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
La Tuque Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 548 ft (167 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Trois-Rivières Airport (YRQ) about 118 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,524 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near La Tuque Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Tuque Airport
Where is La Tuque Airport located?
La Tuque Airport is located in La Tuque, Canada. Its coordinates are 47.4097° N, 72.7889° W.
What is the airport code for La Tuque Airport?
La Tuque Airport has an IATA code of YLQ and an ICAO code of CYLQ.
How long is the runway at La Tuque Airport?
La Tuque Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5000 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does La Tuque Airport have?
La Tuque Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is La Tuque Airport a major airport?
La Tuque Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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