Lethbridge Alberta Airport - (YQL)
Lethbridge Alberta Airport thrives to be an air service center that provides the Southern Alberta Community with a gateway the world.
Lethbridge Alberta Airport Listings: (add your listing)
Glacier Park International Airport: (FCA)
Book Airline Tickets Online with our easy to use interface. We can take care of all your Airline ticket needs at discount prices.
History
Lethbridge has played a significant role in Western Canadian aviation history. In the early part of the 20th century, a number of ad-hoc sites were used to accommodate emerging aviation activities in the region. The Exhibition Grounds and later, the site of the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute were the first sites in the city to receive aviation activity. In the 1920's, the City of Lethbridge obtained a license to operate a public aerodrome, south of the Exhibition Grounds, on land which is now part of the Lakeview subdivision. The latter served as a point of call on the Trans-Prairie Air Mail Service and a staging point for air services from the Prairies over the Rocky Mountains.
In 1938, the City relocated airport operations to its present site.
Originally named Kenyon Field, the airport consisted of two hard-surfaced runways, connecting taxiways, runway lighting and radio and meteorological services, allowing night and day operations under all-weather conditions. Passenger services were originally provided in the Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) hangar, currently operated by QL Aviation, which also eventually housed the airport's control tower.
Regular operations commenced in October 1938, and passenger services started in April of the following year. The airport officially opened on June 7, 1939.
Passenger Flights
Airline flights connect Lethbridge to Calgary (Air Canada), Edmonton City Centre (Integra Air) and Kelowna (Regional1).
Rental Cars
Rental cars are available from Budget, Hertz and National. All have booths in the Lethbridge County Airport, though prior notice is recommended.
Services
The Lethbridge County Airport has a lounge where coffee or snacks can be purchased when waiting for flights.
Airport Hours
The Lethbridge County Airport is open from 5am to 11pm Monday through Saturday, and 7:30am to 11pm on Sundays. During this time an airport commissionaire is on duty to answer questions or concerns.
* Information provided by Lethbridge County Airport
