Gander International Airport Blog

Gander’s beginnings date back to 1936 when the construction of the international airport began in earnest. By the end of 1937, a 900-person team had began construction. A few years later the airfield had four paved runways – the largest airport in the world at the time. November 30, 1938 marks the establishment of Gander as an operational airport.

With an aviation history pre-dating the town’s incorporation in 1958, Gander’s aviation legacy is very much a part of the community’s fabric – all community streets are named in honour of famed people from the world of aviation.

Strategically located along routes between the Americas and Europe, the Gander International Airport Authority has a major service role of providing technical stop services to commercial carriers and corporate aircraft for their transatlantic activities. As the main entry points into North American airspace, the airport and the town also provide essential medical and security services in the event of in-flight emergencies.