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Rivière-du-Loup Airport

Rivière-du-Loup, Canada

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Rivière-du-Loup Airport

Rivière-du-Loup, Canada
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Regional gateway serving the lower St. Lawrence region of Quebec.

Location
Rivière-du-Loup, Canada
Rivière-du-Loup Airport (IATA: YRI, ICAO: CYRI) is a small regional airport located in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada. It serves the lower St. Lawrence River region and handles light general aviation and limited scheduled traffic. The airport is owned and operated by the city of Rivière-du-Loup and sits at an elevation of approximately 427 feet above sea level. It features a paved runway capable of accommodating smaller commercial and charter aircraft. Due to its regional nature, the airport sees modest passenger volumes and serves primarily as a hub for general aviation, air taxi services, and occasional charter operations connecting the area to larger Quebec centers.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, as no regular public transit service connects the airport to downtown Rivière-du-Loup.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River.
  • ›The airport has a paved runway of approximately 5,000 feet in length.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, air taxi, and charter operations.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 427 feet (130 metres) above sea level.
  • ›Owned and operated by the municipality of Rivière-du-Loup.
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Gateway to the St. Lawrence shore in Quebec's scenic heartland

Rivière-du-Loup Airport (IATA: YRI) is a small regional airport serving the town of Rivière-du-Loup in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, Canada. Situated along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River, it serves as a convenient access point for travellers heading to this culturally rich and naturally beautiful corner of the province. The airport primarily handles general aviation and charter operations, with limited scheduled commercial service.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling general aviation, charter flights, and occasional regional traffic.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from local operators
  • Car rental available through local or regional agencies
  • Private vehicle pickup and drop-off
Nearby Hotels
  • Levesque Hotel Rivière-du-Loup
  • Comfort Inn Rivière-du-Loup
  • Motel Universel Rivière-du-Loup
  • Hotel Thériault
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are minimal given its small size, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving or upon reaching town. Rivière-du-Loup's downtown area offers a variety of restaurants serving Québécois cuisine, seafood, and casual fare within a short drive of the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange transportation in advance as taxi availability at the airport can be limited.
  • Car rental is strongly recommended for exploring the surrounding Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as commercial operations are infrequent and subject to change.
  • The town centre is approximately 10–15 minutes by car and offers most traveller amenities.
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List of airports in Quebec
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This is a list of airports in Quebec. It includes all Nav Canada certified and registered water and land airports, aerodromes and heliports in the Canadian province of Quebec. Airport names in italics are part of the National Airports System.

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