Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located in Saint-Hubert, will open its new 21,000-square-meter passenger terminal on June 15, 2026, initiating commercial flight operations and expanding capacity in the Greater Montreal area.
Developed by YHU Infrastructure Partners, with construction by PCL Construction and design by Scott & Associates, the project started in August 2023 and completed in under three years despite initial 2024 opening delays. The terminal features nine boarding bridges, a central lounge seating 900 passengers, and an integrated management model for streamlined operations and reduced processing times.
Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation will launch initial domestic routes connecting up to 12 Canadian destinations coast-to-coast, using De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops and Embraer E195-E2 jets. Porter plans 138 weekly flights, more than doubling its Montreal network, with the inaugural flight to Vancouver. The facility supports additional carriers as demand increases and focuses on quieter, fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
“For Greater Montreal passengers, the opening of the terminal will offer more travel options and allow airlines to benefit from additional capacity in the metropolitan region,” said Yanic Roy, President and CEO of Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
“We believe in a multi-airport system,” stated Charles Roberge, President and CEO of YHU Infrastructure Partners. The compact design enables quick passenger movement, with arrivals possible minutes before departure.
Situated 15 kilometers from central Montreal, the airport connects via road and METbus shuttle to Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station. Retail includes Quebec brands like Bâton Rouge and Café Dépôt, plus nods to the 1930 R-100 airship visit. A 2024 Léger survey showed 77% regional support.