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Gander International Airport (YQX)
Gander International Airport is an international airport serving Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Canada. Its IATA code is YQX and its ICAO code is CYQX. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,109 m long.
- IATAYQX
- ICAOCYQX
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YQX
- ICAO code
- CYQX
- City
- Gander
- Region / province
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 48.9363° N, 54.5677° W
- Elevation
- 151 m (496 ft)
- Time zone
- America/St Johns (UTC-02:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,109 m (10,200 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,109 m10,200 ft | Asphalt |
| 13/31 | 2,713 m8,900 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,592 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,975 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,120 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 128.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.800 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 128.850 MHz |
| RCO | 126.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Gander International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Gander through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's International Airport | YYT | 199 km |
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | 814 km |
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | YQM | 821 km |
| Fredericton International Airport | YFC | 961 km |
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | YQB | 1,275 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 1,495 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Gander International Airport?
The IATA code of Gander International Airport is YQX and its ICAO code is CYQX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Gander International Airport located?
Gander International Airport is in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at coordinates 48.9363° N, 54.5677° W and an elevation of 151 m (496 ft).
How far is Gander International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Gander International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,120 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,975 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,592 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Gander International Airport?
The longest runway at Gander International Airport is 3,109 m (10,200 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gander International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gander International Airport (YQX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.