Gander International Airport
Overview
Gander International Airport is a medium airport serving the Gander region, at a field elevation of 496 ft (151 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 09:37Z
- Sunset 21:19Z
- 11h 42m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
IFR approach near minima — carry extra fuel and a solid alternate.
- Ceiling: 400 ft — near approach minima
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR CYQX 010300Z 18004KT 5SM BR BKN004 OVC250 07/07 A2997 RMK SF6CI2 SLP155
TAF AMD CYQX 010141Z 0101/0124 16005KT 6SM BR SCT003 BKN010 OVC200 TEMPO 0101/0108 2SM -DZ BR OVC003 FM010800 20008KT 6SM BR SCT003 BKN020 OVC120 PROB40 0108/0112 1SM BR BKN003 OVC020 FM011400 23010G20KT P6SM BKN020 BECMG 0116/0118 23013G23KT SCT030 FM012200 22010G20KT P6SM SCT020 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 03 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 2 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 3 kt tailwind on 03 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 10,200 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -396 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0101/0108 2SM -DZ BR OVC003 · FM010800 20008KT 6SM BR SCT003 BKN020 OVC120
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
400 ft ceiling and 5 sm visibility support a ILS / precision CAT I to RWY 03.
- TEMPOTemporarily 01:00Z–08:00ZMarginal
Would leave ILS CAT I minima marginal on RWY 03 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 2 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather DZ, BR
TEMPO 0101/0108 2SM -DZ BR OVC003 - PROB4040% chance 08:00Z–12:00ZMarginal
Would leave ILS CAT I minima marginal on RWY 03 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 1 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather BR
PROB40 0108/0112 1SM BR BKN003 OVC020 - FMFrom 08:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 03.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather BR
FM010800 20008KT 6SM BR SCT003 BKN020 OVC120 - FMFrom 14:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 03.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 200 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
FM011400 23010G20KT P6SM BKN020 - FMFrom 22:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 03.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
FM012200 22010G20KT P6SM SCT020 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Exploits Valley Botwood Airport (CCP2)35 nm WNW · Exploits Valley · 365 ft elev
- Fogo Aeroddrome (CDY3)45 nm NNE · Fogo · 80 ft elev
- Clarenville Airport (CCZ3)47 nm SSE · Clarenville · 199 ft elev
- Springdale Airport (CCD2)71 nm WNW · Springdale · 250 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,200 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 13/31 | 8,900 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 09/27 | 1,875 ft | 50 ft | Asphalt | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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