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WHICH AIRLINES OFFER SERVICE FROM GANDER
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT?
CYQX is currently served by Air Canada Jazz. Other
airlines offer seasonal charter service. For further
information, click here.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's most easterly
province. Gander is central to the island portion of
the province and is the home of Gander International
Airport.
HOW DO I GET TO THE AIRPORT?
Gander International Airport is located
approximately two kilometers off the Trans Canada
Highway. Turn right off Cooper Boulevard onto James
Avenue. For travelers from coastal areas north of
Gander, Route 320 connects with Cooper.
WHAT ABOUT PARKING?
Gander International Airport's parking structure is
divided into Hourly and Long-Term Trip sections. All
parking lots are surface lots (open air) and are
security patrolled 24-hours a day by the Canadian
Corps of Commissionaires. Short-term (less than two
hours) parking rates are $2 per hour. A minimum
purchase of $1 is required. The meters accepts all
coins.
Long-term parking rates are as follows:
• Hourly $2
• Daily $5
• Weekly $30
• Monthly $60
$30.00 maximum per week and $60 maximum per month.
WHAT ABOUT INTERNET ACCESS?
Gander International Airport has complementary
wireless internet access in its terminal.
WHAT ABOUT NEWFOUNDLAND STANDARD TIME?
Newfoundland Standard Time is 1 hour and 30 minutes
ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 30 minutes ahead
of Atlantic Standard Time.
WHAT ABOUT GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE
AIRPORT?
Gander International has four car rental agencies, a
curbside taxi service and daily bus service across
Newfoundland and Labrador.
Click here for further
information.
WHAT ABOUT TAKING MY DOG TO THE AIRPORT?
Gander International Airport has a flexible policy
regarding taking your pet inside the terminal.
However, please ensure your animal is tethered and
maintains a distance from the rest of our guests.
Gander International Airport has a sprawling green
area where you can circulate your dog before your
flight. Check with your airline beforehand, as some
carriers have restrictions on how and whether
animals are transported.
I'M A PLANEWATCHER. WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO GET
A LOOK?
There is a designated planewatching area with
parking located on Circular Road. We do ask that
planewatchers exercise diligence and keep safety in
mind. If you are planewatching from your vehicle
ensure you turn off your headlights so as not to
interrupt flight operations. Also, take care in how
you dispose of garbage. Litter can attract birds and
can compromise aerodrome safety.
I’VE LOST SOMETHING AT THE AIRPORT
The Gander International Airport Authority's Lost
and Found is located on the main floor of the
Airport Terminal Building, in the Security
Operations Center, and is controlled by the Canadian
Corps of Commissionaires. The Lost and Found
department is open twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week. Every attempt is made to return found
items, however, items will only be held for ninety
(90) days. Expensive items, such as camera equipment
and laptop computers are held for 120 days.
WHAT ABOUT A TOUR OF THE AIRPORT?
With pleasure. Contact our commissionaires at
256-6677 to arrange a tour.
WHAT IS THE THREE-LETTER IATA CODE FOR GANDER
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT?
The IATA (International Air Transportation
Association) 3-letter code for Gander International
Airport is YQX. The 4-letter code, which also
identifies the country, is CYQX. |
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