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Saguenay-Bagotville Airport

Saguenay, Canada
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Saguenay's gateway airport serving civilian and military missions.

Opened
1942
Location
Saguenay, Canada
Saguenay–Bagotville Airport (IATA: YBG, ICAO: CYBG) is a joint civil-military airport located in the Ville de Saguenay metropolitan area in Quebec, Canada. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region while simultaneously hosting Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, a major Royal Canadian Air Force installation. The airport handles scheduled passenger service connecting Saguenay to major Canadian hubs, particularly Montreal and Toronto. Its dual civilian-military mandate makes it a strategically important facility in the province of Quebec. Passenger volumes are modest relative to larger Canadian airports, but the facility plays a vital economic and logistical role for the region, supporting both local travelers and military operations including CF-18 Hornet fighter jet activities.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal building handling all commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and car rentals connecting the airport to downtown Saguenay, with limited public transit available.
Airlines here
Air Canada and Air Transat have operated scheduled services at YBG, providing connections primarily to Montreal and other major Canadian cities.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is co-located with Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville, home to a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter wing.
  • ›CFB Bagotville is one of Canada's primary CF-18 Hornet fighter jet bases.
  • ›The airport was established during World War II, originally serving military purposes.
  • ›It serves the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, which has a population of approximately 280,000 people.
  • ›The facility operates under a joint civilian-military arrangement managed alongside the Department of National Defence.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Canada
AC

Routes

YBG → YULAC · DH1
YBG → YHUP6 · J32
YBG → YQBP6 · AT4
YBG → YZVP6 · J32
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City & Place Guide

Fjord city where wilderness meets Québécois culture and history.

Saguenay is a dynamic city in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Québec, formed by the merger of Chicoutimi, Jonquière, and La Baie. Set along the stunning Saguenay Fjord, it offers dramatic landscapes, a rich French-Canadian heritage, and year-round outdoor adventure.

The city is a gateway to Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay and serves as a popular stop on St. Lawrence River cruises. Despite its relatively modest size, Saguenay boasts a lively arts scene, respected university, and warm, welcoming locals proud of their distinct Québécois identity.

  • •Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay — breathtaking hiking and kayaking along ancient fjord cliffs.
  • •La Pulperie de Chicoutimi — historic pulp mill turned cultural complex with regional art and history.
  • •Croix de Sainte-Anne — large hilltop cross offering panoramic views over the city and fjord.
  • •Village de la Sécurité — open-air heritage village recreating early 20th-century Quebec life.
  • •Musée du Bord de l'Eau in La Baie — waterfront museum celebrating the area's maritime heritage.
  • •Parc Mars — popular urban park ideal for walking, cycling, and riverside relaxation.

Getting around: Saguenay is best explored by car, as the city is spread across several districts with limited public transit. The Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) operates local bus routes connecting major neighborhoods, but schedules can be infrequent. Taxis are available, and rideshare apps like Uber have limited presence, so booking a rental car is strongly recommended for visitors.

Best time: Late June through early September offers the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities and fjord exploration, while winter attracts snowshoers, skiers, and aurora watchers.

Local food: Sample tourtière du Lac-Saint-Jean, a hearty deep-dish meat pie unique to the region, along with local blueberry products, smoked meats, and craft beers from Saguenay's growing microbrewery scene.

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CFB Bagotville
Encyclopaedia

Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, commonly referred to as CFB Bagotville, and also known as Bagotville Airport or Saguenay-Bagotville Airport, is a Canadian Forces base 4.5 nautical miles west of Bagotville in the city of Saguenay. Located in the centre of Quebec, less than 200 km (120 mi) north of Quebec City, CFB Bagotville is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is one of two bases in the country using the CF-18 Hornet fighter/interceptor, the other being CFB Cold Lake. Its primary RCAF lodger units are 2 Wing and 3 Wing.

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