YQL - Lethbridge County Airport
Lethbridge, Canada
IATA Code: YQL · Lethbridge, Canada
The airport code YQL is the IATA identifier for Lethbridge County Airport. You may also find it referred to as Lethbridge Airport (YQL).
Lethbridge County Airport (YQL) serves Lethbridge, Canada, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
YQL is the IATA airport code for Lethbridge County Airport, located in Lethbridge, Canada. The airport is situated at coordinates 49.6303°N, 112.8000°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)
$5.21/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- YQL
- City
- Lethbridge
- Country
- Canada
- Timezone
- America/Edmonton
- Latitude
- 49.6303°
- Longitude
- -112.8000°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- North America
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from YQL
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPC - Pincher Creek | 87 km | $1,269 | $3/passenger |
| CTB - Cutbank | 118 km | $1,721 | $3/passenger |
| YSD - Suffield | 136 km | $1,984 | $4/passenger |
| YXH - Medicine Hat | 155 km | $2,261 | $5/passenger |
| FCA - Kalispell | 181 km | $2,640 | $5/passenger |
| YYC - Calgary | 186 km | $2,713 | $5/passenger |
| YXC - Cranbrook | 215 km | $3,136 | $6/passenger |
| HVR - Havre | 252 km | $3,676 | $7/passenger |
| GTF - Great Falls | 261 km | $3,807 | $8/passenger |
| YBA - Banff | 262 km | $3,822 | $8/passenger |
| YCT - Coronation | 288 km | $4,201 | $8/passenger |
| YQF - Red Deer Industrial | 294 km | $4,289 | $9/passenger |
| MSO - Missoula | 317 km | $4,624 | $9/passenger |
| YKY - Kindersley | 331 km | $4,829 | $10/passenger |
| HLN - Helena | 342 km | $4,989 | $10/passenger |
| YRM - Rocky Mountain House | 344 km | $5,018 | $10/passenger |
| YCG - Castlegar | 351 km | $5,120 | $10/passenger |
| YZZ - Trail | 354 km | $5,164 | $10/passenger |
| COE - Coeur d'''Alene | 360 km | $5,252 | $11/passenger |
| YYN - Swift Current | 373 km | $5,441 | $11/passenger |
| LWT - Lewistown | 378 km | $5,514 | $11/passenger |
| SFF - Spokane | 396 km | $5,777 | $12/passenger |
| BTM - Butte | 409 km | $5,966 | $12/passenger |
| YRV - Revelstoke | 410 km | $5,981 | $12/passenger |
| YEG - Edmonton | 413 km | $6,025 | $12/passenger |
| GEG - Spokane | 413 km | $6,025 | $12/passenger |
| ZGF - Grand Forks | 414 km | $6,039 | $12/passenger |
| SKA - Spokane | 421 km | $6,142 | $12/passenger |
| YVG - Vermillion | 436 km | $6,360 | $13/passenger |
| YXD - Edmonton | 441 km | $6,433 | $13/passenger |
| BZN - Bozeman | 446 km | $6,506 | $13/passenger |
| YLL - Lloydminster | 450 km | $6,565 | $13/passenger |
| PUW - Pullman | 453 km | $6,608 | $13/passenger |
| LVM - Livingston-Montana | 471 km | $6,871 | $14/passenger |
| YQW - North Battleford | 472 km | $6,886 | $14/passenger |
| YVE - Vernon | 472 km | $6,886 | $14/passenger |
| YLW - Kelowna | 473 km | $6,900 | $14/passenger |
| YSN - Salmon Arm | 473 km | $6,900 | $14/passenger |
| GGW - Glasgow | 478 km | $6,973 | $14/passenger |
| LWS - Lewiston | 479 km | $6,988 | $14/passenger |
| YYF - Penticton | 491 km | $7,163 | $14/passenger |
| YET - Edson | 507 km | $7,396 | $15/passenger |
| SMN - Salmon | 508 km | $7,411 | $15/passenger |
| YXE - Saskatoon | 512 km | $7,469 | $15/passenger |
| YMJ - Moose Jaw | 523 km | $7,630 | $15/passenger |
| BIL - Billings | 531 km | $7,746 | $15/passenger |
| YJP - Hinton | 534 km | $7,790 | $16/passenger |
| YBY - Bonnyville | 538 km | $7,848 | $16/passenger |
| YZU - Whitecourt | 542 km | $7,907 | $16/passenger |
| MWH - Grant County Airport | 551 km | $8,038 | $16/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your YQL Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from YQL
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Lethbridge
Lethbridge experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through YQL
Traveling through Lethbridge in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.
🇺🇳 Canada Travel Tips
Canadian airports serve both domestic and transborder (US) traffic. NEXUS cards can expedite US-Canada border crossings. Winter weather in northern airports can cause seasonal schedule disruptions.
Planning Your Trip via YQL
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Lethbridge County Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from YQL
- Fuel impact awareness: The North America region currently prices jet fuel at $5.21/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to YQL are WPC, CTB, YSD — consider these for potentially lower fares