Thunder Bay International Airport
CYQT, Thunder Bay, Canada
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (7,318 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to downtown Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International is about 10 minutes from downtown Thunder Bay on Lake Superior.
- Main airport
- YQT / CYQT
- Elevation
- 653 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (7,318 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Thunder Bay
The airport has customs and a 7,300-foot runway.
Fishing lodges and the Lake Superior shoreline draw summer visitors.
Thunder Bay Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Thunder Bay
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Fishing Lodges
Many lodges connect by floatplane.
When Demand Peaks in Thunder Bay
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Fishing and lake season.
- Winter
- Extreme cold.
Flight Times and Prices to Thunder Bay
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YQT for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 910 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,786 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,627 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,142 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,500 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 461 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,331 mi | 3 hr 10 min$14,000–$20,000 | 3 hr 5 min$16,900–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,810 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,500–$26,500 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,559 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,500–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,800–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Thunder Bay
Light jets fly from Minneapolis and the Midwest.
Thunder Bay Private Jet Questions
How far is Thunder Bay airport from downtown?
About 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay?
About 1 hr in a light jet.
