Open For Business!

As a key entry point for people, goods and services, the Lethbridge County Airport (YQL) plays an important role in supporting Alberta's economic growth.
YQL is located in the County of Lethbridge No.26, and is approximately 5 km south of the City of Lethbridge. The closest alternate airports with scheduled service are Medicine Hat and Calgary International, approximately 167 km and 206 km by road, respectively. Highway No. 5 borders the eastern edge of the airport site, linking the site to the City of Lethbridge to the north, and to the Canada/US border to the south.

Southern Alberta Business Climate

The "Alberta Advantage" makes the Province a great place to do business, with the Southern Alberta community providing an excellent "quality of life". Southern Alberta has:

• no sales tax, the only province in Canada without one
• a highly diversified agricultural base with many agri-processing companies
• excellent tourism potential

Lethbridge Location

• Lethbridge is situated in a very close strategic proximity to the US border
• ability to serve the Pacific Northwest
• excellent transportation corridors and infrastructure
• local market in excess of 160,000
• two post-secondary institutes to provide a highly skilled workforce
• competitive land leasing rates
• a small, safe and friendly community, yet all the amenities

Commercial Lands Available

Proposed Development Areas

Lease Information

• No "upfront" land purchase costs
• Long terms provide flexibility and liquidity
• Very competitive lease rates
• Terms up to 50 years

For more leasing and other information please contact:

Scott Butchart - Airport Manager
(403) 329-4466 Fax: (403) 329-8736
email: [email protected]

Dennis Shigematsu - Director of Corporate Services
(403) 328-5525
email: [email protected]

Lethbridge County Airport
417 Stubb Ross Road, Suite 219
Lethbridge, Alberta. T1K 7N3

Lethbridge Area Contacts

Chinook Tourist Association