# Thunder Bay Airport (YQT)

> Thunder Bay, CA · IATA: YQT · ICAO: CYQT · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YQT` |
| ICAO | `CYQT` |
| City | Thunder Bay |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 199 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 48.37190, -89.32390 |

## Description

Mining and forestry shape the freight profile of northwest Ontario, and Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) is the regional air-cargo gateway that keeps those supply chains moving. Cargojet runs scheduled overnight freighters to Winnipeg and Toronto (via Hamilton), FedEx Feeder handles regional express, and North Star Air operates a dedicated warehouse for perishables and resupply flights to fly-in First Nations communities. On the north shore of Lake Superior, the airport links the southern Canadian road and rail network with remote northern settlements reachable only by air. Highway 11/17 (the Trans-Canada) and Canadian Pacific's mainline, together with the Lake Superior port, give forwarders genuine multimodal options for general and project cargo. Customs clearance is handled on-site by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for international consignments. The field also serves as a base for water-bomber and bush-flying operations that protect the region through the wildfire season.

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