Gander International Airport (YQX): Codes, Runways & Location
Gander International Airport (IATA: YQX · ICAO: CYQX) is a medium-sized airport serving Gander, Canada. It lies at 48.9363° N, 54.5677° W, 496 ft (151 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gander International Airport
Gander International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gander in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YQX and the ICAO code CYQX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gander International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3109 m (10200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 496 ft (151 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being St. John's International Airport (YYT) about 199 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,109 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gander International Airport
Where is Gander International Airport located?
Gander International Airport is located in Gander, Canada. Its coordinates are 48.9363° N, 54.5677° W.
What is the airport code for Gander International Airport?
Gander International Airport has an IATA code of YQX and an ICAO code of CYQX.
How long is the runway at Gander International Airport?
Gander International Airport's longest runway is about 3109 m (10200 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gander International Airport have?
Gander International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gander International Airport a major airport?
Gander International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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