Canadian forces base gander shares the airfield but is a separate entity from the airport. If 911 history served correctly, newfoundland could restore me. Federal aviation administration faa makes the decision to shut down its airspace, forcing over 4,000 planes to land at the nearest airport. By the end of 1937, a 900person team had begun construction. From its opening in the 1930s into the 1990s, and including ganders place in 911 history, the towns international airport was a frequent refuelling stop for transatlantic commercial and military flights. Gander international airport services gander, newfoundland and labrador, canada. Reproduced with permission from the beacon supplement july 23, 1986. Gander international airport, built as a stopover point for planes to refuel on their way to join the conflicts leading up to world war ii, has always been the heart of gander. Gander s beginnings date back to 1936 when the construction of the international airport began in earnest. Arrow air flight 1285 was a mcdonnell douglas dc8 jetliner that operated as an international charter flight carrying u. Come from away is based on actual events that took place on september 11, 2001 and the days that followed.
Average weather at gander international airport, canada. The north atlantic aviation museum is conveniently located on the trans canada highway, in the town of gander, nl. Gander international airport yqx facilities location airlines destinations. Gander international airport in newfoundland, canada. September 11th and the hospitable people of gander. The town of gander is a 5minute drive from the airport.
Ganders beginnings date back to 1936 when the construction of the international airport began in earnest. I liked the mixed narrative of the book it told the story from about 20 30. Reactions from gander as come from away cast perform their. At gander international airport, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year the clearer part of the year at gander international airport begins around june and lasts for 5. The history of gander international airport flygander gander. Gander international airport gander airport historical. Gander international airport was a crucial refueling point for any transatlantic flight in the early ages of the airline industry. Free books for flyers gander international airport. Russian, german, american, british, france plus many more and then housed anf fed them without asking for anything in return. German filmmaker uncovers ganders history as crossroads.
The new restaurant will be called union east and drink, a nod to the name of a community that was formed around the original gander airport terminal in 1945. The gander airports international terminal, which opened in 1959, has the provinces first escalator, paneled in wood. Canadas gander international airport in newfoundland offered refuge to 7,000 displaced airplane passengers on 911 and inspired the hit musical come from away. Cdn mil tran svcg not avbl 103 sqn, ctc allied aviation 129. North atlantic aviation museum opened its doors in 1996, and is dedicated to preserving and presenting stories and artifacts highlighting. History of gander international airport the flight. A few years later the airfield had four paved runways the largest airport in the world at the time. The tiny town only boasted 10,000 residents, but what it lacked in population size, it more than made up for in airport capacity. Gander, newfoundland and labrador military wiki fandom. The true story behind the events on 911 that inspired broadways smash hit musical come from away. Thousands of refugees first claimed asylum in gander, because it was their first stop in the country after leaving their own. Celebrities and heads of state often spent long layovers in gander, so the canadian government decided to build a lounge that would impress them.
We begin with a brief history of the gander airport and the eventual beginning of an incorporated town, with links to published articles in 1959 by two well known pioneers, mr. The yqx flybrary is a partnership between gander public library and the gander international airport authority giaa. Day the world came to town 9 11 in gander newfoundland. Early postcards and airmail of gander co gander airport historical society. This canadian airport sheltered 7,000 people on 911. On january 11, 1938, the first airplane landed at gander. On the morning of september 11, 2001, as the twin towers were collapsing in new york city, 38 jet planes were rerouted to a tiny airport in gander, newfoundland. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of gander, canada. A lufthansa airbus 340, a bridge in tennessee, a monkey, a crater on mars. On 911, a tiny canadian town opened its runways and heart. When the united states shut down its airspace, tiny gander international airport in newfoundland opened its runways, taking in 38 widebody planes on.
Once the centre of cod fishing, its now home to a daring social enterprise project. When youre looking to find flight tickets to halifax from gander, westjet is your reliable resource. Gander international airport is the hub for travel in central newfoundland. Beacon in 1986 published an article on the history of gander international airport. When the international lounge of the gander airport opened in 1959, the queen of england herself came for the opening. We fly to halifax stanfield international airport and more than 150 destinations in canada, the u.
Gander international airport yqx alternative airlines. Library staff have stocked a book trolley in the airport with a wide range of over 100 titles free to all passengers. The decision to build an airport in newfoundland was made at an air conference in ottawa in 1935, when agreement was reached by the governments concerned to permit one british and one american company to undertake experimental. I liked the mixed narrative of the book it told the story from about 2030. Whether you are flying for business, leisure, or an unforgettable vacation, fly gander. With a history dating back 400 years, the story of this island off an island is as deep as the surrounding ocean. Gander international airport, yqxcyqx, canada view live flight arrival and departure information, live flight delays and cancelations, and current weather conditions at the airport. Aviation history gander airport public group facebook. The vintage international lounge at the gander airport in central newfoundland is a time capsule where italian marble and designer furniture still exude the faded glamour of world travel. Located on the northeastern shore of gander lake, it is the site of gander international airport, once an important refuelling stop for. When 38 jetliners bound for the united states were forced to land at gander international airport in canada by the closing of u. Canadas gander international airport in newfoundland offered refuge. While browsing options on specific dates, also check the monthly view to compare cheapest. Its distinguishing featureand the reason it existsis its airport, which opened in 1938 and was once the largest in the world, making gander a crucial.
Gander is a canadian town located in the northeastern part of the island of newfoundland in the province of newfoundland and labrador, approximately 40 kilometres 25 mi south of gander bay, 100 km 62 mi south of twillingate and 90 km 56 mi east of grand fallswindsor. Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of newfoundland in the province of newfoundland and labrador, approximately 40 km 25 mi south of gander bay, 100 km 62 mi south of twillingate and 90 km 56 mi east of grand fallswindsor. The town was no more than 10,000 people, but the large airport remained. The citizens of gander met the stranded passengers with an. The citizens of gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. Find your tickets to the crossroads of the world at westjet. The gander beacon in 1986 published an article on the history of gander international airport.
Abbott hopes that restaurant becomes a destination not only for travellers but for people in the wider community. The gently used and donated books are curated by library staff and will be updated when needed. On september 11, 2001, with united states airspace closed because of the terrorist attacks, gander international played host to 38 airliners, totaling 6,122 passengers and 473 crew, as part of operation yellow ribbon. Flightradar24 is the worlds most popular flight tracker. Gander international received more flights than any other canadian airport involved in the operation apart from halifax. On sepetember 11th then did what most could only dream off. For emerg, space can be made avbl, ctc gander wg ops csn 8662212 or 7092561703 ext 12 12000z monfri exc hols. Located on the northeastern shore of gander lake, it is the site of gander international airport, formerly an important. Gander international airport lounge gander, newfoundland.
Even though ganders role as an international airport has diminished over time, there are still 800900 international military flights that stop at gander each. The gander region has a number of cultural centres, parks, museums, and other great places to visit and learn about the people and history that make gander an important part of the island. To and from flygander gander international airport. Gander international airport had previously served as a refueling. Newfoundland and labrador is the most easterly province.
But after the invention of large jets that could make transatlantic flights without refueling, gander airport traffic dropped dramatically. Sunwing airlines operates seasonal flights to toronto, as well as a winter charter program to punta cana, dominican republic. North atlantic aviation museuman experience in flight. The gander airport historical society has being formed for the purpose of.
Airliners from around the globe park in a line at gander international airport on sept. Gander international airports historic lounge at risk. The citizens of gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship. Heres an special video presentation by zanjani of the gander international airport, if you want to learn more about gander airport check out there website. The airport has great history and tradition, he said. Gander international airport in newfoundland, which is now little used. Eventually, the british who then controlled newfoundland decided there might. Gander international airport is the hub for air travel in central newfoundland. The 6,595 passengers and crew accounted for the third. Sixteen years after his air france flight from paris to new york diverted to gander, tuerff, 51, is a character in the musical, author of the book channel of peace. Directions for directions to the airport, simply enter your address or an approximate starting point. Gander, newfoundland has a history that is inextricable from its ties to human flight, so much so that most of the major streets are named after famous aviators.
Cheap flights are available with skyscanners flight search. On 911, how gander, newfoundland, welcomed 6,700 strangers. The history of gander international airport flygander. Inbound flights from europe are diverted to canada. On september 10, the clearest day of the year, the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 49% of. Early construction images co gander airport historical society. The property is located immediately adjacent and connected by walking trail to the tourist information center.
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