Thunder Bay International Airport (CYQT)
Medium airport · Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQT |
| IATA | YQT |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°22'19" W 89°19'26" 48.37190, -89.32390 |
| Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,318 ft (2231 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,297 ft (1615 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Thunder Bay International Airport at a glance
Thunder Bay International Airport is a medium airport in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YQT. The field elevation of 653 ft (199 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 7,318 ft (2231 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Thunder Bay International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton County Memorial Airport | KCMX | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Atikokan Municipal Airport | CYIB | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Ely Municipal Airport | KELO | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Ignace Municipal Airport | CZUC | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Armstrong Airport | CYYW | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thunder Bay International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 653 ft field elevation of Thunder Bay International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Bay International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thunder Bay International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thunder Bay International Airport is CYQT, and its IATA code is YQT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thunder Bay International Airport above sea level?
Thunder Bay International Airport sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thunder Bay International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3719, -89.3239 — in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Houghton County Memorial Airport, about 148 km away.
Does CYQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Thunder Bay International Airport?
Thunder Bay International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,318 ft (2231 m) with a ASP surface.