international airport

Gander International Airport is a full service international airport, which provides all services on a 24 hour basis. It has all the capabilities and infrastructure to handle the world’s largest aircraft. Air Traffic Control, flight services, weather, emergency response, police and Canadian Inspection Services are provided 24 hours daily to ensure safe, secure and efficient operations. The airport is equipped to handle sudden and large amounts of traffic while maintaining its fast, unmatched turnaround times. Newfoundland Standard Time is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time, providing potential cost savings while conducting business throughout North America.

Advantages - Gander International Airport
• Gander area control centre controlling the North Atlantic
• Airport emergency services - CFR 8
• Full security, policing and passenger services
• Atmospheric environment services
• Personalized weather briefing
• Superior ground handling services
• Ample ramp space and designated high-speed pits
• Customs and immigration 24 hour service
• Passenger, pilot and FBO crew lounges
• 24-hour maintenance service to all types of aircraft
• Major suppliers of jet fuel resulting in competitive prices
• Aircraft hangar for winged and rotary aircraft
• No noise abatement; no flight curfews; no restrictions

Business Opportunities
Gander International Airport is open for business and welcomes your interest in the airport. The management and staff are willing and able to assist you in your proposed development plans, and will make the process a smooth and efficient one.

Cargo Capabilities

Gander International Airport offers direct connections and regularly scheduled cargo space for shipments to major European, Asian, and American markets. Along with its competitive rates and top quality service, Gander International Airport has a cargo capacity which offers 484 square metres (5,200 sq. ft.) of climate controlled (dry and cold) storage space, with over 179 cubic metres (6,400 cu. ft.) of freezer space.

Land Availability
With 64 hectares (158 acres) of land available for development, plus additional serviced land available within minutes of the airport at three business parks, Gander International Airport and the Town of Gander offer ample space for your company to build and expand.

Land use planning and development is an important process in the growth and structuring of Gander International Airport. Efficient planning is necessary to maintain a balance between airport and business interests that reflects the needs of both. If you require any further information on any business development needs or to request The Handbook for Prospective Developers, please contact our Marketing Department at Gander@giaa.nf.ca.

Contact Information:
Gander International Airport Authority Inc.
P.O. Box 400
Gander, NL A1V 1W8
President & CEO
Telephone: 709-256-6668

V.P. Marketing
Telephone: 709-256-2750
General Inquiries
Telephone: 709-256-2780

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