Goose Bay Airport (CYYR)
Medium airport · Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Goose Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYR |
| IATA | YYR |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°19'9" W 60°25'33" 53.31920, -60.42580 |
| Location | Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,046 ft (3367 m) | 209 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,580 ft (2920 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Goose Bay Airport at a glance
Goose Bay Airport is a medium airport in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known to airline systems as YYR. The field elevation of 160 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYR 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 — 08/26 — offers 11,046 ft (3367 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYR 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 Goose Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustin Airport | CYIF | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport | CYBX | 303 km (164 NM) |
| Natashquan Airport | CYNA | 360 km (194 NM) |
| St. Anthony Airport | CYAY | 364 km (197 NM) |
| Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport | CYGV | 402 km (217 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Goose Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 160 ft field elevation of Goose Bay 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 Goose Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Goose Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Goose Bay Airport is CYYR, and its IATA code is YYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Goose Bay Airport above sea level?
Goose Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Goose Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3192, -60.4258 — in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St Augustin Airport, about 263 km away.
Does CYYR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYR 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 Goose Bay Airport?
Goose Bay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,046 ft (3367 m) with a ASP surface.