Gander International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gander, Canada. Its IATA code is YQX and its ICAO code is CYQX. The airport lies at an elevation of 496 ft (151 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 10,200 ft (3,109 m) long. Local time follows the America/St_Johns time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YQX
- ICAO code
- CYQX
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 496 ft (151 m)
- Coordinates
- 48.9363, -54.5677
- Time zone
- America/St_Johns
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,200 ft · 3,109 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 8,900 ft · 2,713 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gander International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YYT St. John's International Airport | St. John's, Canada | 199 km · 124 mi |
| YDF Deer Lake Airport | Deer Lake, Canada | 208 km · 129 mi |
| MQC Miquelon Airport | Miquelon, St Pierre & Miquelon | 245 km · 152 mi |
| FSP Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport | Saint-Pierre, St Pierre & Miquelon | 270 km · 168 mi |
| YAY St. Anthony Airport | St. Anthony, Canada | 294 km · 183 mi |
| YBX Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport | Blanc-Sablon, Canada | 335 km · 208 mi |
| ZLT La Tabatière Airport | La Tabatière, Canada | 380 km · 236 mi |
| YMH Mary's Harbour Airport | Mary's Harbour, Canada | 385 km · 239 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YQX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,767 | 1,098 | 954 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,989 | 1,857 | 1,614 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,773 | 2,344 | 2,037 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,068 | 2,527 | 2,196 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,423 | 2,748 | 2,388 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,132 | 3,189 | 2,771 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,405 | 3,358 | 2,918 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,259 | 3,889 | 3,380 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,087 | 5,025 | 4,367 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,248 | 5,746 | 4,993 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,079 | 6,263 | 5,442 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,155 | 6,310 | 5,483 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,514 | 6,533 | 5,677 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,673 | 7,253 | 6,303 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,056 | 8,734 | 7,590 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,320 | 10,762 | 9,352 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 128.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | OUTCAST OPS | 128.850 |
| RCO | HALIFAX RDO | 126.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gander International Airport?
The IATA code of Gander International Airport is YQX and its ICAO code is CYQX.
Where is Gander International Airport located?
Gander International Airport is in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 48.9363, -54.5677.
What time zone is Gander International Airport in?
Gander International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/St_Johns. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gander International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 10,200 ft (3,109 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gander International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is St. John's International Airport (YYT), about 199 km (124 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.