Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, International airport in Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Canada
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located west of the city center and serves flights to destinations across Canada, the United States, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The facility contains 17 gates within its modern terminal building and handles regular commercial traffic.
The airport was established in 1939 following the closure of Aérodrome Saint-Louis and initially served as a training center for air observers. Commercial flights began operating in 1941.
The airport was named in 1993 after Jean Lesage, a former provincial leader who shaped Quebec's economic growth. You can see acknowledgment of this connection displayed at the terminal entrance.
The airport sits about 11 kilometers west-southwest of downtown Quebec City and features modern facilities for passenger convenience. The terminal offers typical airport services and amenities to make your visit straightforward.
The terminal underwent major expansion between 2011 and 2017, doubling its original capacity. This renovation work allowed the airport to handle increasing passenger numbers and improve daily operations.
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