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Gander Intl
Gander Intl (CYQX/YQX) serves Gander, Canada. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (03/21, 09/27). Field elevation is 496 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYQX
- Name: Gander Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 48.936256
- Longitude: -54.567719
- Elevation: 496 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Gander
- IATA Code: YQX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/St_Johns
- Distance from City: 4.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 10200 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 1875 X 50
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 8900 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 124.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD 8.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD 4.00 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at CYQX.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at CYQX.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Gander, Newfoundland. Historic transatlantic refueling stop.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Former transatlantic refueling stop. Long runways. Remote location.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at CYQX?
- The tower frequency at Gander Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYQX?
- Gander Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYQX require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gander Intl (Canada).