Goose Bay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Goose Bay, Canada. Its IATA code is YYR and its ICAO code is CYYR. The airport lies at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 11,046 ft (3,367 m) long. Local time follows the America/Goose_Bay time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YYR
- ICAO code
- CYYR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 160 ft (49 m)
- Coordinates
- 53.3192, -60.4258
- Time zone
- America/Goose_Bay
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,046 ft · 3,367 m | 209 ft · 64 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,580 ft · 2,920 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Goose Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YRG Rigolet Airport | Rigolet, Canada | 161 km · 100 mi |
| YSO Postville Airport | Postville, Canada | 182 km · 113 mi |
| YMN Makkovik Airport | Makkovik, Canada | 211 km · 131 mi |
| YHO Hopedale Airport | Hopedale, Canada | 237 km · 147 mi |
| YIF St Augustin Airport | St-Augustin, Canada | 263 km · 163 mi |
| YNP Natuashish Airport | Natuashish, Canada | 293 km · 182 mi |
| ZLT La Tabatière Airport | La Tabatière, Canada | 294 km · 183 mi |
| ZTB Tête-à-la-Baleine Airport | Tête-à-la-Baleine, Canada | 303 km · 188 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YYR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,730 | 1,075 | 934 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,894 | 1,798 | 1,563 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,953 | 2,456 | 2,134 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,273 | 2,655 | 2,307 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,583 | 2,848 | 2,475 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,973 | 3,090 | 2,685 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,006 | 3,111 | 2,703 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,406 | 3,981 | 3,459 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,640 | 5,369 | 4,665 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,325 | 5,794 | 5,035 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,626 | 5,981 | 5,198 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,943 | 6,178 | 5,369 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,031 | 6,233 | 5,416 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,224 | 7,596 | 6,600 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,766 | 8,554 | 7,433 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,729 | 10,395 | 9,033 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.100 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.100 |
| CNTR | GANDER CNTR | 120.400 |
| FBO | Wooward Aviation (Esso) | 122.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MIL | Ranger Base | 129.300 |
| OPS | WING OPS | 129.850 |
| PAL | Gander Centre | 120.400 |
| PMSV | PMSV | 344.600 |
| RCO | Halifax Radio (FISE) | 123.475 |
| RDR | PAR | 119.900 |
| TML | Goose Bay Terminal | 119.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Goose Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Goose Bay Airport is YYR and its ICAO code is CYYR.
Where is Goose Bay Airport located?
Goose Bay Airport is in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 53.3192, -60.4258.
What time zone is Goose Bay Airport in?
Goose Bay Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Goose_Bay. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Goose Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 11,046 ft (3,367 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Goose Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rigolet Airport (YRG), about 161 km (100 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.