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Baie-Comeau Airport

Baie-Comeau, Canada

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Baie-Comeau Airport

Baie-Comeau, Canada

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CYBC

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71 ft

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Gateway to Quebec's North Shore on the St. Lawrence.

Location

Baie-Comeau, Canada

Baie-Comeau Airport (IATA: YBC, ICAO: CYBC) is a regional airport serving Baie-Comeau, a city on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. It provides essential air links for residents and businesses in this relatively remote area of the Côte-Nord region. The airport is owned and operated by Transport Canada and serves as an important hub for connecting the North Shore communities to major urban centres such as Montreal and Quebec City. Air service is limited but vital given the limited road access to the region. Due to its northern location, the airport is equipped to handle challenging winter weather conditions, and it plays a critical role in supporting the forestry, aluminum, and hydroelectric industries that are central to the local economy.

Terminals

The airport has a single, small terminal building designed to serve the modest passenger volumes typical of a regional Quebec airport.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and rental cars, with the airport located approximately 4 kilometres from downtown Baie-Comeau.

Airlines here

Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Aviation) provides scheduled service connecting Baie-Comeau to Montreal and Quebec City.

Notable facts

›Situated on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec.
›Serves as a critical transport link due to limited highway connectivity in the region.
›The airport supports industries including forestry, aluminum smelting, and hydroelectric power.
›Elevation is approximately 71 metres (232 feet) above sea level.
›Owned and operated by Transport Canada.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the rugged St. Lawrence North Shore wilderness and industry

Baie-Comeau Airport serves the industrial port city of Baie-Comeau on Quebec's North Shore, a region defined by its pulp mills, aluminum smelters, and vast boreal landscape. The airport has long been a vital link connecting this remote community to major urban centres, particularly Quebec City and Montreal. It plays an essential role in supporting both commercial activity and the daily mobility of North Shore residents.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all passenger check-in, baggage, and arrivals for the airport's regional traffic.

Ground Transport

Taxi service available from the terminal
Car rental agencies on-site or nearby
Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off

Nearby Hotels

Hôtel Le Manoir
Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau
Auberge La Cache

Dining

Dining options within the terminal are limited to a small café or snack counter suitable for light meals and beverages before departure. The city of Baie-Comeau, a short drive away, offers a wider selection of local restaurants and diners. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if they have more specific food preferences.

Traveller Tips

Book car rentals in advance as availability at this small airport can be limited.
Check flight schedules carefully as regional services operate with limited daily frequencies.
Dress for cold and variable weather, especially in winter when conditions can affect flights.
Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in lines can move slowly during peak departures.

Official website

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Route map (4 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada

Afrinat International Airlines

Arik Niger

Routes

YBC → YULAC · DH1

YBC → YYYAC · DH1

YBC → YWKP6 · J32

YBC → YQBP6 · J32

YBC → YQBQ9 · BEH

YBC → YYYQ9 · BEH

Aircraft operating here

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q2 routes British Aerospace Jetstream 322 routes Beechcraft 19002 routes

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