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YBC Baie-Comeau Airport
Baie-Comeau Airport (IATA: YBC, ICAO:CYBC) is located in the the city of Baie- Comeau, Canada. It is the primary international airport serving Baie- Comeau and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

YBC

ICAO Code

CYBC

Name

Baie-Comeau Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Baie- Comeau

Latitude

49.1324997

Longitude

-68.2043991

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Baie-Comeau Airport (YBC)

Baie-Comeau Airport is a regional airport serving Baie-Comeau, Quebec, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is located approximately 9.3 km south-southwest of Baie-Comeau and operates in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC−05:00). The supplied airport record identifies a 1,829 m × 46 m runway, a terminal building of approximately 950 m² and two traffic lanes. Its logistics role is primarily regional: it can support local passenger connectivity and time-sensitive cargo movements that connect through larger Canadian gateways rather than functioning as a high-volume international cargo hub.

For international shipments, our service team treats Baie-Comeau Airport as a regional origin or destination point. We coordinate the complete routing, including carrier confirmation, transfer arrangements, export or import documentation, customs handling and final-mile delivery. Cargo acceptance, aircraft suitability, operating windows and current scheduled services must be confirmed before booking.

Airport name	Baie-Comeau Airport
IATA / ICAO	YBC / CYBC
Location	Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates	49.1324997, −68.2043991
Runway information	1,829 m long × 46 m wide, according to the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Logistics Characteristics at a Glance

Regional rather than hub-based: Baie-Comeau Airport is better suited to regional uplift, urgent replenishment and feeder movements than to direct long-haul international cargo.
Gateway dependence: International freight will commonly require an onward connection through a larger Canadian gateway; the exact routing depends on carrier acceptance and current schedules.
Runway suitability must be checked: The stated runway length supports regional operations, but payload, aircraft type, weather, fuel planning and cargo dimensions may affect acceptance.
Local delivery planning matters: Shippers should arrange truck collection, delivery appointments and cargo availability in advance because regional airport handling resources may be more limited than at major cargo hubs.
Weather and seasonality: Winter conditions, de-icing requirements and disruption to connecting sectors may affect cut-off planning and total transit time.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Regional Air Freight

Our platform does not assume that Baie-Comeau Airport provides the dedicated international cargo infrastructure available at a major Canadian hub. Cargo acceptance, storage, screening, customs availability and handling equipment must be verified for the selected movement before the shipper releases freight.

Terminal and acceptancePassenger-terminal facilities are identified in the supplied record. Commercial cargo acceptance should be arranged through the operating carrier, handling agent or appointed forwarder.

Warehouse and storageDo not presume a public bonded warehouse, long-dwell storage or automated freight terminal. Confirm storage duration, cargo release procedure and handling charges in writing.

Temperature-sensitive cargoFor pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables, obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time, temperature range and contingency handling before booking.

Dangerous goodsDangerous goods acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, route and trained handling capability. Advance approval is required for classification, packaging and documentation.

Screening and securitySecurity screening and cargo acceptance conditions can differ by carrier and connection point. Our team verifies the applicable screening route before tender.

Ground transportPre-arranged truck collection is recommended, particularly for oversized, time-critical or temperature-controlled shipments and for cargo arriving outside normal local handling windows.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Strategy

The supplied airport description identifies scheduled services linking Baie-Comeau with Montreal and Quebec City, as well as services toward the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Current operators, frequencies, aircraft and cargo acceptance must be reconfirmed at booking.
International freight will generally be planned as a regional first or last sector connected with a larger Canadian gateway. Our service team compares direct regional uplift, gateway trucking and alternative airport routings according to cargo urgency and cost.
No fixed transit time should be promised before the complete itinerary is confirmed. Total elapsed time is influenced by flight frequency, gateway transfer, customs processing, screening, weather, aircraft payload restrictions and truck availability.
For shipments requiring a guaranteed delivery window, we recommend a door-to-door quote with a defined service level rather than an airport-to-airport estimate alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional Demand Profile

Service area: Baie-Comeau and surrounding communities on Quebec’s North Shore, with onward access subject to road conditions and local trucking capacity.
Industrial replenishment: Urgent spare parts, maintenance components, tools, electrical items and production supplies may benefit from air freight when surface transport cannot meet the required deadline.
Forestry and resource-related cargo: The wider region has resource and industrial activity; actual cargo acceptance depends on dimensions, weight, packaging and the selected aircraft.
Perishables and regional products: Seafood and other temperature-sensitive goods may be suitable only when packaging, cold-chain transfer and delivery timing are confirmed in advance.
General commercial freight: Documents, samples, e-commerce parcels and high-value components should be consolidated only after confirming screening, labeling and connecting-carrier requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Cut-off control: Regional flights may have earlier cargo acceptance deadlines than major hubs. Our team confirms the carrier’s cargo cut-off, screening deadline, terminal location and acceptance appointment before tender.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packing certificate and shipper’s declaration when required. Carrier approval is obtained before dispatch.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bill data, tariff classification, origin information and import permits should be prepared consistently. Canadian import requirements and release procedures must be checked with the applicable customs process.
Special cargo: Live animals, human remains, batteries, valuables, perishables, pharmaceuticals and oversized pieces require advance acceptance. Packaging, labeling, temperature protection and handling instructions must match the confirmed routing.

Our service team will not treat an airport booking confirmation as proof of customs release, special-cargo acceptance or final-mile availability. Each control point is verified against the actual itinerary and cargo profile.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the origin and destination, ready date, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, declared value and any special handling requirements before requesting space.
For regional uplift, provide accurate piece dimensions and center-of-gravity or handling information when applicable. Aircraft weight and volume limits can be more restrictive than those at a major cargo gateway.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece labels and consignee contact details. For winter movements, protect cargo against freezing, snow exposure and extended ramp or truck transfer where relevant.
Keep a gateway alternative available for urgent freight. Our team can compare a regional air connection with trucking to a larger airport, subject to confirmed schedules, customs routing and total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Baie-Comeau Airport Shipping FAQ

Can Baie-Comeau Airport handle international air freight?It may serve as a regional origin or destination within an international itinerary, but direct international cargo capability, customs arrangements and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the specific shipment. Our team can organize the required gateway connection.

Can I book cargo directly on a scheduled passenger service?Possibly, subject to the operating carrier’s cargo policy, available hold capacity, screening, aircraft limitations and the commodity. Passenger service does not automatically mean that commercial cargo is accepted.

How early should I submit a shipment?Submit details as early as possible, especially for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals, oversized pieces and winter movements. The actual cut-off is carrier- and flight-specific, so our team confirms it before tender.

Is a dedicated cold store or bonded warehouse guaranteed?No. Storage, temperature control and customs-controlled handling must be confirmed with the selected carrier or handler. We can propose packaging, truck transfer or an alternative gateway when the required facility is not available.

What is the best option for urgent industrial spare parts?Provide the ready time, exact dimensions and delivery deadline. Our team will compare regional air uplift, gateway air freight with trucking and other feasible routings instead of relying on an airport-only transit estimate.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Scope

Airport identifiers, location, runway dimensions, terminal-area figure and basic scheduled-service description in this module are based on the supplied Baie-Comeau Airport record. Operationally changeable items—including schedules, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, customs availability, handling facilities, weather restrictions and transit times—must be reconfirmed before each shipment.

For Canadian aeronautical information, regulatory requirements and customs-related verification, our service team uses the relevant official authorities and current carrier or handling instructions, including tc.canada.ca, navcanada.ca and cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. These domains are provided as authoritative reference points; shipment acceptance remains subject to the current operating parties and applicable regulations.