Airport code
YYR — Goose Bay Airport
YYR is the IATA code for Goose Bay Airport, an airport serving Goose Bay, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYYR, and it operates in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-4). The airport sits at 53.3192, -60.4258 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 160 ft (49 m).
Overview
About Goose Bay Airport
Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, commonly referred to as CFB Goose Bay, is a Canadian Forces Base located in the municipality of Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Its primary RCAF lodger unit is 5 Wing, commonly referred to as 5 Wing Goose Bay.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YYR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYYR |
| Airport name | Goose Bay Airport |
| City | Goose Bay |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Halifax (UTC-4) |
| Latitude | 53.3192 |
| Longitude | -60.4258 |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,046 ft (3,367 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Goose Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Goose Bay Airport is YYR.
What is the ICAO code for Goose Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Goose Bay Airport is CYYR.
Where is YYR airport located?
Goose Bay Airport (YYR) is located in Goose Bay, Canada.
What time zone is YYR in?
Goose Bay Airport operates in the America/Halifax time zone, which is UTC-4.
What is the nearest airport to YYR?
The nearest airport to Goose Bay Airport (YYR) is Rigolet Airport (YRG) in Rigolet, about 161 km away.
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