Thunder Bay International Airport –YQT Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International Airport with code YQT is in Thunder Bay, Ontario. In 2012, the airport has served about 108,130 airplanes. Because of this, the airport is considered the 4th busiest in the city of Ontario. It is also the 16th busiest airport in Canada. According to records, the airport has served about 761,00 passengers. The airport is considered as a port of entry by Nav Canada. All of the employees are from the Canada Border Services Agency. The officers can handle aircraft with 40 passengers at a given time.
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At first, the airport was known as Fort William Municipal Airport in 1938. The purpose of this is to relieve unemployment. During the Second World War, the airfield was the home of a training school that is part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Program. The airport was also used as a base for fighter aircraft. It has become the Canadian Lakehead Airport. in 1997, the airport has major construction of the new terminal. It was handed to the government, and it was named Thunder Bay International Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Best Western Thunder Bay Crosswords is less than 1 mile from the airport so it offers guests the convenience. The airport is offering a free shuttle. The accommodation has a 24 hours business center. It is also offering free breakfast. Town Suites by Marriott Thunder Bay is about 3 miles from the airport. Guests have access to indoor pool and fitness center. The rooms have modern facilities.
