Regional airport · Thunder Bay, Canada

Thunder Bay

CYQTYQT
Elevation
653 ft
Coordinates
48°22′N 89°19′W
Local time
America/Toronto

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Field information

CYQT runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Thunder Bay (CYQT/YQT) has 2 runways; the longest, 07/25, is 7,318 ft (2,231 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 1030-0330Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYQT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    America/Toronto

  • Country

    Canada

    CA

  • Municipality

    Thunder Bay

  • Elevation

    653 ft

  • Position

    48.3719, -89.3239

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

  • Operating hours

    1030-0330Z

Runways · CYQT

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/257,318 ft (2,231 m)200 ftasphaltLighted
12/305,297 ft (1,615 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYQT.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Thunder Bay (CYQT / YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYQT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at CYQT

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at CYQT

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYQT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at CYQT

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYQT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYQT

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYQT: 48° 22′ 19″ N 89° 19′ 26″ W; elevation 653 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Thunder Bay

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Thunder Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYQT.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at CYQT

    Support for freighter operations into CYQT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where CYQT sits in the network

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