Airport code
YQX — Gander International Airport
YQX is the IATA code for Gander International Airport, an airport serving Gander, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYQX, and it operates in the America/St_Johns time zone (UTC-3:30). The airport sits at 48.9369, -54.5681 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 496 ft (151 m).
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About Gander International Airport
Gander International Airport is an international airport located in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and is operated by the Gander International Airport Authority. Canadian Forces Base Gander shares the airfield but is a separate entity from the airport. The airport is sometimes referred to as the "Crossroads of the World", and is classified as an international airport by Transport Canada.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YQX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYQX |
| Airport name | Gander International Airport |
| City | Gander |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/St_Johns (UTC-3:30) |
| Latitude | 48.9369 |
| Longitude | -54.5681 |
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,200 ft (3,109 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gander International Airport?
The IATA code for Gander International Airport is YQX.
What is the ICAO code for Gander International Airport?
The ICAO code for Gander International Airport is CYQX.
Where is YQX airport located?
Gander International Airport (YQX) is located in Gander, Canada.
What time zone is YQX in?
Gander International Airport operates in the America/St_Johns time zone, which is UTC-3:30.
What is the nearest airport to YQX?
The nearest airport to Gander International Airport (YQX) is St. John's International Airport (YYT) in St. John's, about 199 km away.
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