Jean Lesage Quebec City International Airport
Description:
Jean Lesage Quebec City International Airport is a civilian airport located 11 kilometers southwest of Quebec City.
Two years after the historic 1927 flight of American pilot Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic, the foundation of the first terminal was laid. Initially, the airport was intended to provide the postal service.
World War II became a catalyst for further construction of the airport, which became a training base, as well as the location of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The first military flight was carried out on September 11, 1941.
In 1943, the airport service was significantly expanded, the runway was modernized.
Since 1993, the airport has been named Jean Lesage, Prime Minister of Quebec.
The mission of the airport is high quality of service and safety. Its capacity is 1.2 million passengers per year.
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