Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is a compact, single-terminal layout built as one long, straight concourse with all gates on the secure upper level and all curbside modes on the public lower level. The building is essentially two stacked floors (Level 1 landside, Level 2 airside) with ground transport stretched along the curb on Rue Principale. Within Québec City’s main airport grounds, most “where do I stand?” confusion comes from choosing the correct end of the curb.
Map Table
| Levels | Gates | Ground access nodes | Primary constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 landside | 17 total | Taxi rank (international end) | Taxi/rideshare split by terminal end |
| Level 2 airside | 12 jet bridges | Rideshare Columns 13–14 (domestic end, under footbridge) | Single CATSA checkpoint |
| Vertical cores | 5 walk-out stands | Route 76 Stop 7300 (AĂ©rogare) on Rue Principale | Winter exposure outdoors |
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Map Strategy
- Commit to a curbside choice before you exit baggage claim: taxi is anchored at the far international end of Level 1; rideshare is anchored at the domestic end under the Level 2 footbridge at Columns 13–14.
- Treat security as the only true time-risk: the physical queue starts by the large digital display above the main staircase to Level 2 and can spill down onto Level 1 during early-morning peaks.
- Route 76 success depends on the central core: ticket machine in front of the Level 1 check-in counters, then the shortest exit to Rue Principale for Stop 7300 (AĂ©rogare).
- Rental cars are a street-crossing problem: counters are in the building across Rue Principale from Level 1; on returns, use that building’s elevators up to Level 2 to take the enclosed footbridge straight into Departures.
2026 Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Map + Printable PDF
A current 2026 Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport map is most useful when it highlights the two “ends” of Level 1 curbside (taxi at the international end, rideshare at the domestic end) and the single bottleneck upstairs (one CATSA checkpoint on Level 2). For printing, prioritize a one-page layout that labels Level 1 doors to Rue Principale, Columns 13–14 under the footbridge, the Proxi garage bridge, and the crosswalk to the rental-car building.
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Level 1 Map 2026
Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Level 2 Map 2026
2026 Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking route from Arrivals exit to the taxi stand queue at YQB (including which door to use)?
The official taxi stand queue is outside the final international-arrivals exit doors at the far international end of Level 1, not outside the central Arrivals curb. From the public Arrivals hall, walk the full length of Level 1 toward the international sector until you reach the terminal’s extreme end doors used by international arrivals.
Exit through the last set of doors on the international side of Level 1, then stay on the curb immediately outside that doorway where the taxi rank forms. If you exit instead at the central doors on Rue Principale, you’ll be in the private-vehicle pickup area and cannot legally load a taxi there, which can force a long indoor backtrack to the international end.
Where is the rideshare pickup zone located relative to Arrivals, and what is the exact walking distance to it?
The rideshare pickup zone is directly outside Domestic Arrivals on Level 1, under the Level 2 footbridge at Columns 13 and 14. From the domestic baggage claim exit, the walk is about 30–40 meters, which is under 1 minute at a luggage pace.
From the Arrivals public hall, exit via the domestic-side curb doors, then turn along the curb to the covered area under the footbridge and stand by Columns 13–14. If you are coming from the international end, reaching Columns 13–14 requires walking the full interior length of Level 1 first, about 150 meters (around 3 minutes with luggage), before you even step outside.
Where is the RTC Route 76 bus stop located relative to Arrivals, and which door provides the shortest path?
RTC Route 76 boards at Stop 7300 (AĂ©rogare) on Rue Principale directly in front of the terminal on Level 1, not at the far taxi or rideshare ends. The shortest exit is the central Level 1 doors facing Rue Principale, aligned with the main check-in counters.
After entering the public Arrivals hall, go to the central core of Level 1 where the airline check-in counters are, using the ticket vending machine positioned directly in front of those counters if you need fare. From that same central area, exit through the main ground-floor doors to Rue Principale and walk straight to the stop marker for 7300 (AĂ©rogare) along the curb line in front of the terminal.
Where is the rental car building/counters located relative to baggage claim, and what is the shortest crosswalk route to reach it?
The rental car counters are in a separate administrative building across Rue Principale from the Level 1 baggage claim area, reached by the painted pedestrian crosswalk directly in front of the terminal. From the central baggage claim exit doors, the walk is about 40–50 meters, roughly 1 minute with luggage.
After collecting bags, head to the main Level 1 doors that face Rue Principale near the terminal’s central core, then exit to the sidewalk and use the marked crosswalk spanning the active airport roadway. Enter the ground floor of the building directly opposite the terminal to reach the agency counters (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo, Thrifty), with the rental car lot immediately beside that building.
Where does the security queue physically start during peak periods (exact landmark), and how far back can it extend?
The security queue physically starts at the large digital display positioned directly above the main staircase leading up to the Level 2 CATSA checkpoint. During peak early-morning departure banks, the line can extend beyond the Level 2 stanchion area and spill down the main staircase.
When the upstairs holding area fills, the queue cascades backward down the stairs and can reach onto Level 1 near the base of that same staircase, close to the central public hall by the check-in core. Because there is only one CATSA checkpoint for all gates, there is no alternate screening point to bypass the overflow when it stretches into the Level 1 space.
What is the exact walking distance from the main security checkpoint entrance to the farthest domestic gates, measured in minutes and meters?
The farthest walk from the Level 2 CATSA security exit area to the most distant gate end is about 250–300 meters, which is roughly 3.5–4.1 minutes at a normal pace. With heavy carry-ons or winter clothing, the same distance is typically under 6.5 minutes.
After screening, the concourse runs in a single straight line with Gates 20 through 37 along one longitudinal corridor. From the security exit, walk straight down the concourse toward the end where your gate number clusters; the extreme ends are around Gate 20 on one side and Gate 37 on the other. The compact, linear layout means time pressure is almost always decided before security, not on the post-security walk.
Where is the parking garage footbridge entrance on the terminal side, and what is the shortest indoor route to it?
The parking garage footbridge enters the terminal on Level 2 near the public observation area, close to the main security checkpoint zone. The shortest indoor route is to get to Level 2 first, then follow signs for the Proxi parking bridge toward that observation-area entrance.
From Level 1 (check-in or arrivals hall), use the main vertical circulation core in the central terminal to go up to Level 2, then walk toward the open public area adjacent to the security checkpoint where the enclosed bridge doors meet the terminal wall. From inside the terminal, this is the climate-controlled connection used for the Proxi garage; there is no equivalent enclosed ground-level walkway linking the garage directly to Level 1.
What is the exact walking distance from garage level 2 (footbridge side) to the check-in counters?
The walk from the Proxi parking garage Level 2 (footbridge side) to the check-in counters is about 2–7 minutes plus roughly 2–3 minutes of vertical travel down to Level 1. The horizontal portion through the bridge and into the terminal spans about 140–500 meters, depending on where you park in the garage.
From your car, reach the garage elevators/stairs to Level 2 and enter the enclosed footbridge, which delivers you into the terminal on Level 2 near the observation area by security. Then immediately use the nearest central elevators or escalators to descend to Level 1, where the airline check-in counters line the central core directly in front of you. The biggest time-risk is the extra vertical loop that isn’t obvious from the garage side.
What is the exact walking route from rental car return lanes to the Departures doors, including which entrance minimizes walking?
The shortest route is to avoid the street-level crosswalk back to Level 1 and instead use the rental/administrative building’s elevators to reach the enclosed Level 2 footbridge into Departures. From the return lanes, walk into the building across Rue Principale, go up to Level 2, cross the footbridge, then enter the terminal directly aligned with the Level 2 Departures hall.
After you park and complete the return or key-drop in the lot, head to the ground-floor entrance of the building facing the terminal rather than dragging luggage across the roadway. Take the internal elevator up to Level 2 and follow the signs to the enclosed bridge; crossing it deposits you inside the terminal on Level 2, minimizing both distance and weather exposure. This route is the practical “min-walk” entrance because it lands you on the same level as security and departures.
What is the exact transfer path (walk + stop position) from Route 76 drop-off at Sainte-Foy to the 800/801 high-frequency boarding area?
Transfers between Route 76 and the 800/801 are explicitly not guaranteed, so the dealbreaker is that you must walk fast and navigate correctly the moment you step off at Gare de Sainte-Foy (Stop 5904). Route 76 drops at Stop 5904 (Gare de Ste-Foy), and you then cross the station precinct to find the 800/801 boarding platform for buses heading toward the city center.
At 3255 Chemin de la Gare, get off Route 76 and orient to the main station frontage, then follow the flow toward the bus platforms serving the Métrobus corridor. Look for the eastbound direction markers toward downtown/Old Québec (terminus names like Place Jacques-Cartier or Chute-Montmorency) and position yourself at the platform serving Route 801 (and/or the corridor where 800/801 board, depending on the bay assignment). If this hub feels confusing or poorly lit in winter, a lower-risk strategy is to stay on 76 longer and transfer at major Sainte-Foy landmarks like Université Laval, Place Ste-Foy, or Laurier-Québec where the 800/801 stops are more visually obvious.
Where is the VIP Lounge (Club Med) entrance located relative to the nearest gate cluster, and what is the walking distance from security?
The VIP Lounge (Club Med) entrance is immediately after the Level 2 security checkpoint, behind the “Lobbie bar,” next to the central gate cluster around Gates 29 and 30. The walk from the security exit to the lounge entrance is under 30 meters, typically less than 1 minute.
After clearing CATSA, stay in the main line of sight of the central concourse and look for the bar area just beyond the checkpoint; the lounge entrance sits adjacent to that commercial node rather than deep down either end of the corridor. Because Gates 29–30 are near the middle of the linear Gates 20–37 concourse, the lounge remains only a few minutes from either concourse extreme once you’re back outside.
What is the exact shortest walking route from International Arrivals processing exit to baggage claim, and where do passengers re-enter the public hall?
The shortest route is the controlled international arrivals sequence: passport control kiosks, then the dedicated international baggage claim room, then the CBSA exit where the sterile doors open into the public Level 1 arrivals hall. Passengers re-enter the public hall at the opaque sterile exit doors beside the central information booth between the international arrivals side and the main check-in core.
After disembarking, follow the one-way corridor into the primary inspection area and complete kiosk processing, then continue straight into the isolated international baggage claim area to collect luggage. With bags in hand, proceed to the final declaration checkpoint and exit through the heavy sterile doors. Those doors deposit you into the Level 1 public arrivals space adjacent to the information booth, putting you within the central spine of the terminal for onward walking to rideshare (domestic end), taxis (international end), or the rental-car crosswalk on Rue Principale.
