Goose Bay Airport (YYR): Codes, Runways & Location
Goose Bay Airport (IATA: YYR · ICAO: CYYR) is a medium-sized airport serving Goose Bay, Canada. It lies at 53.3192° N, 60.4258° W, 160 ft (49 m) above sea level.
Overview of Goose Bay Airport
Goose Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Goose Bay in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YYR and the ICAO code CYYR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Goose Bay Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3367 m (11046 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 160 ft (49 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rigolet Airport (YRG) about 161 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 ≈ 3,367 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Goose Bay Airport
Where is Goose Bay Airport located?
Goose Bay Airport is located in Goose Bay, Canada. Its coordinates are 53.3192° N, 60.4258° W.
What is the airport code for Goose Bay Airport?
Goose Bay Airport has an IATA code of YYR and an ICAO code of CYYR.
How long is the runway at Goose Bay Airport?
Goose Bay Airport's longest runway is about 3367 m (11046 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Goose Bay Airport have?
Goose Bay Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Goose Bay Airport a major airport?
Goose Bay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Goose Bay Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →