Gander International Airport
CYQX, Gander, Canada
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (10,200 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 minutes to Gander
Gander International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Gander
Gander International is a historic transatlantic fuel stop with a 10,200-foot runway.
- Main airport
- YQX / CYQX
- Elevation
- 496 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (10,200 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Gander
The airport has customs. Many smaller jets crossing the Atlantic stop here or in nearby Goose Bay.
Gander is famous for welcoming stranded travelers on September 11, 2001.
Gander Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Gander
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Fuel Stops
Light and midsize jets crossing to Europe often stop here.
When Demand Peaks in Gander
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Transatlantic fuel stops.
- Summer
- Icebergs and whales along the coast.
Flight Times and Prices to Gander
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YQX for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,101 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,400 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,351 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 30 min$59,500–$91,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 2,106 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,432 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,000–$67,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,670 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,800–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,510 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$45,500–$70,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,382 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 35 min$60,000–$92,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,122 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 5 min$55,500–$85,000 |
Best Aircraft for Gander
Midsize and super-midsize jets use Gander as a fuel stop to Europe.
Gander Private Jet Questions
Why do private jets stop in Gander?
It is a common fuel stop for smaller jets crossing the Atlantic.
How long is a private flight from Boston to Gander?
About 2 hr 10 min from Hanscom in a midsize jet.
