Montreal Mirabel International Airport
YMX / CYMX
Montreal Mirabel (YMX) is no longer used for scheduled passenger airline services; the site now focuses on cargo, industrial activities and some general aviation. Passenger flights are handled at Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) in Dorval.
Historically Mirabel had a large passenger terminal, but scheduled commercial passenger operations have been moved away from YMX for many years.
Getting to and From Montreal Mirabel International Airport #
Because Mirabel is not a regular passenger airport, public transport and passenger transfer services are minimal compared with Montréal-Trudeau (YUL). The site is located about 50 km northwest of downtown Montreal and is mainly accessed by road for cargo and business traffic.
- Driving: The site is reachable by car via regional highways; travel time to downtown Montreal is roughly 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.
- Passenger services: If you are booked on a charter or special flight from Mirabel, confirm onward transport options with your carrier or organiser; otherwise use Montréal-Trudeau for commercial flights.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Montreal Mirabel International Airport #
Passenger facilities at Mirabel are not maintained for regular commercial airline use; cargo and business services are the focus on site.
- Lounges & shops: Regular passenger lounge and retail offerings for scheduled flights are not a feature at Mirabel.
- Ground services: Cargo handling, logistics and aerospace businesses operate from the site; passenger‑oriented services are available only for specific charter or business operations as arranged.
Tips for Montreal Mirabel International Airport #
- Mirabel no longer serves scheduled passenger flights - check your ticket carefully for which Montreal airport you’re arriving at.
- If you see ‘YMX’ on older travel info, confirm with the airline - most passenger services use Montréal-Trudeau (YUL).
Weather & Climate near Montreal Mirabel International Airport #
Montreal Mirabel International Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1051 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -7° | -18° | 84 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -5° | -16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -9° - 1° | -9° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 2° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 95 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 101 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -3° | -13° | 85 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
