
Fifty-four percent of the financing was granted directly by Aéroport de Québec inc. The modernization included a restructuring of the luggage handling and arrivals area and the reconfiguration of the terminal on two levels.

In 2006, Québec International Airport experienced a modernization that was aimed to increase the terminal's capacity and considerably enhance the level of service provided for passengers. The current terminal building holds a capacity of 1.4 million passengers every year. The facility is operated and managed by Aéroport de Québec inc., which represents a non-share and non-profit corporation. The property was named in honor of the former Premier of Quebec, Jean Lesage. Initially known as the Aéroport de l'Ancienne Lorette, then the Aéroport de Sainte-Foy, and later the Aéroport de Québec, it was renamed several times until it finally became known as Aéroport international Jean-Lesage in 1993. The first flight happened on September 11, 1941. At first, the facility was built to serve as the training purpose for air observers. The facility was established in 1939, a year after the closure of the Aérodrome Saint-Louis. More than ten airlines provide 360 weekly flights to destinations across Canada, Central America, the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. YQB is the eleventh-busiest airport in Canada, with more than 1,670,880 passengers and 121,680 aircraft movements estimated in 2017.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport frequently referred to as Jean Lesage International Airport represents the primary airport serving the Canadian city of Québec.
