
Montréal-Trudeau.
Private aviation guide to Montréal-Trudeau: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- CYUL
- IATA
- YUL
- Serves
- Montreal
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from YUL.
Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Montreal.
Montréal-Trudeau has several private terminals with customs on site, and Signature's terminal is open 24 hours, so private passengers do not pass through the airline terminal.
Most business jets weigh less than 45,000 kg and are not caught by the night rules, but the heaviest long-range types cannot take off between midnight and 07:00.
Flights are operated by CTA-licensed air carriers.
Montréal-Trudeau at a glance.
| CYUL | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 06L/24R, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, with night restrictions for heavy jets (local) |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with customs at the private terminals |
| Distance | About 15 km (9 miles) west of downtown Montréal, roughly 20 minutes by car |
| Private terminals | Signature Montreal, Skyservice and Aviation Etcetera |
| Rules for private jets | Jets over 45,000 kg maximum take-off weight may not land 01:00 to 07:00 or take off 00:00 to 07:00; Stage 2 jets restricted from 23:00; exemptions only by advance approval |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, CYUL; Signature Montreal (YUL), Signature Aviation; Montréal FBO, Skyservice (customs on site, 20 minutes from downtown); CYUL noise abatement procedures, Canada Flight Supplement extract via FltPlan; Montréal-Trudeau night restrictions and exemptions, Boeing airport noise data; Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Wikipedia (distance); General aviation reporting, CANPASS, Canada Border Services Agency (airport of entry, 2 to 48 hours notice, 15 person limit). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From YUL by private jet.
- Distance
- 71 nm
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Montréal-Trudeau?+
Open 24 hours, with night restrictions for heavy jets (local).
How long is the runway at Montréal-Trudeau?+
The longest runway is 06L/24R, 11,000 ft (3,353 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Montréal-Trudeau?+
Jets over 45,000 kg maximum take-off weight may not land 01:00 to 07:00 or take off 00:00 to 07:00; Stage 2 jets restricted from 23:00; exemptions only by advance approval.
Does Montréal-Trudeau have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at YUL?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from YUL today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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