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Thunder Bay Airport
Thunder Bay Airport (CYQT/YQT) serves Thunder Bay, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (07/25, 12/30). Field elevation is 653 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYQT
- Name: Thunder Bay Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 48.371899
- Longitude: -89.323898
- Elevation: 653 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Thunder Bay
- IATA Code: YQT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 2231x61m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 1615x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 118.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 132.125 MHz
- ATIS: 128.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD 6.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD 3.50 per 1,000 kg per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Thunder Bay International Airport. Gateway to Northwestern Ontario. Wasaya Airways base for northern communities.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Shell Aviation. Standard hours with limited after-hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CBSA port of entry. Customs available during operating hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures in effect. De-icing mandatory Nov-Apr.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at CYQT?
- The tower frequency at Thunder Bay Airport is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYQT?
- Thunder Bay Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYQT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Thunder Bay Airport (Canada).