5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Cleanliness is noticeable throughout the entire airport, including the restrooms and seating areas.”
Natalia Rojas5★ on Google
Airports / Canada / YQB
Large airport · YQB
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.
Quebec, Canada · 244 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
2,348 ratings
3
Operators based
244
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Quebec, CanadaELEV 244 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
2,348
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
244
Field elevation
feet above sea level
50
Nearest alternate
nm to CYSG
Field standing
#109 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 2348 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint-Georges Airport (CYSG).
Overview
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB / YQB) sits in Quebec, Canada, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 244 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Chrono Aviation, Essor-Helicopteers inc., and SkyJet M.G., Inc. base aircraft at YQB. Useful alternates include Saint-Georges Airport (CYSG, 50 nm), Trois-Rivières Airport (YRQ, 59 nm), and Charlevoix Airport (YML, 68 nm). YQB offers 2 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YQB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Quebec City. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YQB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“There are also a few options for food and drinks, which are convenient if you want to grab something before boarding.”
Natalia Rojas5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, the airport staff seem friendly and the whole process, from arrival to boarding, feels smooth and efficient.”
Natalia Rojas5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
CYQB
IATA
YQB
FAA / Local
YQB
Elevation
244 ft
Coordinates
46.7911° N · 71.3933° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 244 ft, YQB sits lower than 73% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 06/249,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/295,700 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
YQB's 9,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 50nmCYSGSaint-Georges AirportSaint-Georges
- 59nmYRQTrois-Rivières AirportTrois-Rivières
- 68nmYMLCharlevoix AirportCharlevoix
- 82nmYSCSherbrooke AirportSherbrooke
- 94nmYBGSaguenay-Bagotville AirportSaguenay
- 94nmYRIRivière-du-Loup AirportRivière-du-Loup
Location
Open the full mapCYQB · Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport · Quebec, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YQB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 259 nm | 1h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 375 nm | 1h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 937 nm | 2h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,276 nm | 3h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,330 nm | 3h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,431 nm | 3h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YQB?
- Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YQB?
- Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YQB?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport as a home base, including Chrono Aviation, Essor-Helicopteers inc., SkyJet M.G., Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YQB?
- The closest alternate is Saint-Georges Airport (CYSG), about 50 nm away, followed by Trois-Rivières Airport (YRQ) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YQB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 0m (259 nm), New York about 1h 16m (375 nm), Washington DC about 1h 39m (541 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.