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YQX Gander International Airport / CFB Gander
Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (IATA: YQX, ICAO:CYQX) is located in the city of Gander, Canada. It is the primary international airport serving Gander and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

YQX

ICAO Code

CYQX

Name

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Gander

Latitude

48.9369011

Longitude

-54.5681000

Time Zone

UTC-03:30

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Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX)

Airport overview for international air freight planning

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander is a civil and military aviation facility in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Its location in eastern Canada gives it strategic relevance for transatlantic aviation and for cargo movements involving Newfoundland and Labrador, although international freight availability depends on confirmed commercial schedules, handling arrangements and onward trucking. The airport should be assessed as a regional gateway and potential technical or operational connection point rather than assumed to be a regular cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate routing, carrier confirmation, Canadian customs requirements and inland delivery before accepting a shipment plan.

Airport name	Gander International Airport / CFB Gander
IATA / ICAO	YQX / CYQX
Location	Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Coordinates	48.9369011, -54.5681000
Time zone	UTC-03:30

Key Highlights

Civil-military operating environment: cargo acceptance, vehicle access and handling procedures must be confirmed with the applicable airport or ground-handling parties.
Transatlantic geographic position: the location can be operationally useful for selected routings, but a shipment should not be booked on the assumption of scheduled freighter or wide-body capacity.
Regional rather than high-frequency cargo profile: capacity, cut-off times and transfer arrangements may vary materially by season and operating carrier.
Inland planning is essential: final delivery across Newfoundland and Labrador may require a separate road leg, ferry connection or onward air movement.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our team treats facility capability as shipment-specific and obtains written confirmation before tender. The following services should be checked with the appointed handler rather than presumed from the airport’s international designation.

General cargo handling: acceptance, weighing, build-up or breakdown and warehouse release may be available through the operating carrier or ground handler; booking confirmation is required.
Temperature-sensitive freight: request confirmation of cool-room access, maximum dwell time, packaging handover procedure and contingency arrangements before shipping pharmaceuticals, seafood or other perishables.
Dangerous goods: acceptance is dependent on carrier approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, documentation and available storage arrangements for the applicable UN classification.
Customs-controlled freight: import, export or in-transit processing must be arranged with the relevant carrier, broker and Canadian border authorities; do not assume bonded storage or immediate release.
Oversized or special cargo: aircraft loading limits, equipment, security access and vehicle dimensions should be verified before the cargo is moved to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo may require a confirmed connection through a larger Canadian, United States or European gateway, followed by a regional movement into Gander or onward surface delivery.
Available capacity can depend on passenger aircraft belly space, ad hoc operations, charter activity, seasonal schedules and military or airport operating constraints. Specific airlines, frequencies and routings must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Transit time is influenced by connection availability, customs status, security screening, transfer ownership, weather in Atlantic Canada and the frequency of the final inland leg.
Our service team provides a firm routing only after checking the master airway bill path, transfer points, handling acceptance and destination delivery plan; quoted transit is subject to carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Gander and surrounding central Newfoundland communities, with longer-distance distribution requiring coordinated trucking or onward regional transport.
Typical shipment categories: time-sensitive industrial parts, aviation and defence-related supplies, commercial replenishment cargo, e-commerce consignments and project materials may be suitable subject to handling approval.
Perishables and seafood: temperature-controlled packaging, short airport dwell time and pre-arranged delivery are important; acceptance depends on the actual facility and carrier.
Remote or urgent supply chains: aircraft-on-ground parts, medical supplies and emergency materials require priority confirmation, accurate dimensions and a realistic contingency route.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: final cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handler, not by the airport code. Our team obtains the acceptance deadline, screening requirement and warehouse delivery instructions for each booking.
Canadian customs: commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bill data, tariff classification, importer details and any required permits must be consistent. Customs release, examination and documentation queries can extend dwell time.
Special cargo declarations: dangerous goods require a compliant shipper’s declaration where applicable; live animals, batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals and controlled goods require advance carrier acceptance and supporting documents.
Security and access: military-civil operating arrangements may impose specific access, identification, vehicle or delivery procedures. Drivers should not arrive without confirmed handling instructions and a release reference.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a routing.
For seafood, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive cargo, use validated packaging, temperature indicators where appropriate and a pre-alert covering storage, handover and delivery contingencies.
For lithium batteries, dangerous goods, live animals or oversized freight, provide technical documents and acceptance details before packing is finalized; alternative gateways may be safer if local handling cannot be confirmed.
Build schedule resilience for weather, limited connection frequency, customs examination and inland transport. Our team can compare a direct airport plan with a larger Canadian gateway plus regional air or road delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gander International Airport / CFB Gander handle international commercial cargo?

International cargo planning may be possible, but acceptance depends on the confirmed commercial operator, ground handler, customs process and shipment type. Our service team verifies these points before booking.

Can I assume a direct freighter or daily cargo flight?

No. Capacity and schedules can change, and the airport should not be treated as a guaranteed high-frequency freighter gateway. We check live carrier availability and propose a connection or alternative gateway where necessary.

What information is needed for a customs shipment?

Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate airway bill data, importer or exporter details, HS classification and any permit or origin documents required for the commodity. The Canadian broker or carrier may request additional information.

Is temperature-controlled or dangerous-goods handling guaranteed?

No. Such services require advance confirmation of equipment, trained handling personnel, storage and carrier acceptance. Our team checks the complete chain before issuing shipping instructions.

How should urgent cargo be routed?

Send the ready time, dimensions, weight, commodity and final delivery location immediately. We compare the available movement through Gander with larger Canadian gateways and regional or surface alternatives, subject to confirmed capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates and time zone shown above are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation from the operating carrier, handler, customs broker or relevant authority at booking time.

Airport and local operating information: ganderairport.com
Canadian aviation regulatory information: tc.canada.ca
Canadian border and customs information: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Canadian aviation navigation and operational information: navcanada.ca
International air transport standards and reference information: iata.org