Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): Codes, Runways & Location
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (IATA: YQB · ICAO: CYQB) is a large airport serving Quebec, Canada. It lies at 46.7911° N, 71.3933° W, 244 ft (74 m) above sea level.
Overview of Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Quebec in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YQB and the ICAO code CYQB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body 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 244 ft (74 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Saint-Georges Airport about 93 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Where is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport located?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec, Canada. Its coordinates are 46.7911° N, 71.3933° W.
What is the airport code for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport has an IATA code of YQB and an ICAO code of CYQB.
How long is the runway at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport have?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport a major airport?
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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