Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): Codes, Runways & Location
Thunder Bay International Airport (IATA: YQT · ICAO: CYQT) is a medium-sized airport serving Thunder Bay, Canada. It lies at 48.3719° N, 89.3239° W, 653 ft (199 m) above sea level.
Overview of Thunder Bay International Airport
Thunder Bay International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Thunder Bay in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YQT and the ICAO code CYQT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Thunder Bay International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2231 m (7318 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 653 ft (199 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Grand Marais Cook County Airport (GRM) about 99 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 ≈ 2,231 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thunder Bay International Airport
Where is Thunder Bay International Airport located?
Thunder Bay International Airport is located in Thunder Bay, Canada. Its coordinates are 48.3719° N, 89.3239° W.
What is the airport code for Thunder Bay International Airport?
Thunder Bay International Airport has an IATA code of YQT and an ICAO code of CYQT.
How long is the runway at Thunder Bay International Airport?
Thunder Bay International Airport's longest runway is about 2231 m (7318 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Thunder Bay International Airport have?
Thunder Bay International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Thunder Bay International Airport a major airport?
Thunder Bay International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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