Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM)

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) is located in the city of Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada, approximately 7.4 kilometers east northeast of downtown Moncton. It is the largest airport in Atlantic Canada, and serves as a major hub for both domestic and international travel.

The airport was originally named Greater Moncton International Airport, but was renamed in 2016 in honor of former Governor General Roméo LeBlanc. It is designated as an international airport by Transport Canada, and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can currently handle aircraft with up to 300 passengers, although planes as large as the 580 passenger Boeing 747 have been handled.

General Information about Greater Moncton International Airport

The following table is an overview of YQM Airport indicated below:

AirportGreater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport
Airport TypePublic
OwnerTransport Canada
OperatorGreater Moncton International Airport Authority
Built In (Year)August 1, 1960
ServesMoncton, New Brunswick
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport CodeCYQM, YQM
Hub forAir Canada
Porter Airlines
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport TerminalsOne Terminal Building
YQM Airport Runway2
YQM Airport Coordinates46°06′58″N 064°40′43″W
Contact Number506-856-5444
YQM Airport Address777 Aviation Ave #12, Dieppe, NB E1A 7Z5, Canada
Website Addresswww.cyqm.ca
Elevation232 ft / 71 m

Greater Moncton International Airport Code

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport code is YQM. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Greater Moncton. 

IATA CODEYQM
ICAO CODECYQM
FAA CODEYQM
WORLD AREA CODE+1
COUNTRY CODEUSA
IATA METROPOLITAN CODEYQM

Greater Moncton International Airport Map

The YQM Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Runway

YQM Airport has two runways. 

NameLength (in mtr)Length (in ft)Surface
06/2410,0013,048Asphalt
11/298,0002,438Asphalt

Greater Moncton International Airport Terminal

The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM) has one terminal building. It is a two-story building with a total area of 85,000 square feet. The terminal can accommodate up to one million passengers per year.

The terminal building is divided into two main areas: the arrivals area and the departures area. The arrivals area is located on the first floor and includes the baggage claim area, customs and immigration, and ground transportation services. The departures area is located on the second floor and includes the check-in area, security checkpoint, and boarding gates.

The terminal building also includes a variety of amenities for passengers, including a food court, retail shops, and a business center.

Nearest Airports to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)

Some of the closest airports to YQM Airport are:

  • Saint John Airport – 158 km
  • Charlottetown Airport – 164 km
  • Fredericton International Airport – 182 km
  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport – 222 km
  • Bathurst Airport – 222 km
  • Bonaventure Airport – 443 km

Airlines Operating from Greater Moncton International Airport

The following airlines operate from Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport:

  • Air Canada
  • PAL Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • WestJet
  • Air Transat
  • Sunwing

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