Gander International Airport (CYQX)
Medium airport · Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYQX |
| IATA | YQX |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°56'11" W 54°34'4" 48.93626, -54.56772 |
| Location | Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,200 ft (3109 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 8,900 ft (2713 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gander International Airport at a glance
Gander International Airport is a medium airport in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known to airline systems as YQX. The field elevation of 496 ft (151 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYQX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 10,200 ft (3109 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYQX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gander International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's International Airport | CYYT | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Deer Lake Airport | CYDF | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport | LFVP | 270 km (146 NM) |
| St. Anthony Airport | CYAY | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Stephenville Dymond International Airport | CYJT | 295 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gander International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 496 ft field elevation of Gander International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gander International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gander International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gander International Airport is CYQX, and its IATA code is YQX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gander International Airport above sea level?
Gander International Airport sits at an elevation of 496 feet (151 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gander International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.9363, -54.5677 — in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St. John's International Airport, about 199 km away.
Does CYQX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYQX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gander International Airport?
Gander International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,200 ft (3109 m) with a ASP surface.