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Thunder Bay Airport (CYQT / YQT)

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CYQT airport at a glance

ICAO code: CYQT
IATA code: YQT
City: Thunder Bay
Region: Ontario
Country: Canada
Elevation: 653 ft (199 m)
Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC-5)
Coordinates: 48.3719° N, 89.3239° W
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Weather & airport info CYQT

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC

Wind: 3 kt (6 km/h) from north (350°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: overcast at 1,500 ft
Temperature: 12 °C (dew point 12 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,008 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR CYQT 040100Z 35003KT 15SM OVC015 12/12 A2976 RMK SC8 INTMT -RA SLP085

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 02:00–05:00 UTC
3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 700 ft, overcast at 1,500 ft
04 Nov, 02:00–05:00 UTCtemporarily
visibility 8 km · Light rain, mist · broken clouds at 700 ft, overcast at 1,200 ft
04 Nov, 05:00–14:00 UTCfrom
8 kt (15 km/h) from east-northeast (60°) · visibility 4 km · Rain, mist · overcast at 500 ft
04 Nov, 05:00–14:00 UTCtemporarily
visibility 10 km or more · Light rain, mist · overcast at 1,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF CYQT 040140Z 0402/0414 VRB03KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 0402/0405 5SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC012 FM040500 06008KT 2 1/2SM RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 0405/0414 6SM -RA BR OVC010 RMK NXT FCST BY 040800Z

Airport

Elevation: 653 ft (199 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:47 / 17:34 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
07/25	2,231 m (7,318 ft)	asphalt	yes
12/30	1,615 m (5,297 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 128.8
Ground: 121.9
Tower: 118.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map CYQT

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for CYQT(2)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceAir/ground facility: unserviceableG3823/26· until 15 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The emergency frequency 243.0 MHz at Thunder Bay airport is out of service.
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THUNDER BAY EMERG FREQ 243.0MHZ U/S
```
G3823/26 NOTAMR G3672/26
 Q) CZWG/QCAAS/IV/BO/AE/000/999/4822N08919W070
 A) CYQT B) 2610230254 C) 2701152359
 E) THUNDER BAY EMERG FREQ 243.0MHZ U/S
```
NoticeObstacle: erectedJ6875/26· permanent
A crane is located near Thunder Bay Airport, approximately 1650 ft beyond the threshold of runway 25 and 1300 ft south of the runway centerline. Its top is 755 ft above sea level, 115 ft above ground; it is lighted but not painted.
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AMEND PUBLICATIONS: CRANE WITHIN 140FT RADIUS CENTRED ON 482219N 0891836W APRX 1650FT BEYOND THR 25 AND 1300FT SOUTH RCL. 115FT AGL 755FT AMSL. LGTD, NOT PAINTED.
```
J6875/26 NOTAMN
 Q) CZWG/QOBCE/IV/M/AE/000/008/4822N08919W005
 A) CYQT B) 2610021236 C) PERM
 E) AMEND PUBLICATIONS: CRANE WITHIN 140FT RADIUS CENTRED ON 482219N
 0891836W APRX 1650FT BEYOND THR 25 AND 1300FT SOUTH RCL. 115FT
 AGL 755FT AMSL. LGTD, NOT PAINTED.
```

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Thunder Bay Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 1,061
Departures: 1,017
Different jets: 88

Most frequent origins: Sioux Lookout Airport (107), Sudbury Airport (22), Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (17), Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (13), London Airport (11).

Most frequent destinations: Sioux Lookout Airport (132), Sudbury Airport (28), Dryden Regional Airport (23), Barrie-Orillia (Lake Simcoe Regional Airport) (22), Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (16).

Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (1,381), Beechcraft King Air 350 (62), Bombardier Global 7500/8000 (57), Cessna Citation CJ4 (45), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (37).

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

Air BravoTurboprop
Thunder AirlinesTimmins (Victor M. Power) (CYTS) · Turboprop
Wisk-AirHelicopter
North Star AirTurboprop
Bearskin AirlinesTurboprop

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Map: Thunder Bay Airport

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About the airport

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CYQT airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Thunder Bay airport (CYQT) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for Thunder Bay (CYQT). Affected: Air/ground facility: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Thunder Bay airport (CYQT)?

According to the latest weather report for CYQT (METAR, 04 Nov, 01:00 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from north (350°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 12 °C (dew point 12 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Thunder Bay airport (CYQT)?

Thunder Bay (CYQT) has 2 runways: runway 07/25 with 2,231 m (7,318 ft), asphalt and runway 12/30 with 1,615 m (5,297 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,231 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Thunder Bay airport (CYQT)?

Frequencies at CYQT: Tower 118.1 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 128.8 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Thunder Bay Airport?

The ICAO code is CYQT and the IATA code is YQT. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of CYQT airport?

Thunder Bay Airport sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Toronto.

Can I fly to CYQT by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Thunder Bay Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to CYQT?

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