Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, also known as CFB Goose Bay, is an airport owned by the Canadian Government and operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Although the airport is operated by the Air Forces, it also operates civilian operations, where it is primarily known as simply Goose Bay Airport.
The airport was adapted in 2012 to accommodate civilian use, with a new terminal being built. The airport's IATA code is YYR. The airport is often used by airlines as an unplanned fuel stop, especially by transatlantic flights that have experienced strong jet streams.
Air Labrador used to be a tenant of the airport, flying to remote destinations in Newfoundland, Labrador and Quebec before it ceased operations in 2017. Upon ceasing operations, it merged with Innu Mikun Airlines as Air Borealis, which still operates flights to this airport.
Goose Bay Airport is located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The facilities for civilian passengers are limited at this airport, as civilian use only makes up a very small part of the main airport usage.
There are currently no lounges at this airport for civilian use.
Goose Bay Airport, located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, features two primary runways:
These runways are equipped to accommodate a wide range of aircraft, including some of the largest in operation today.
There is only one terminal at this airport which is used by civilians. This is fairly small and is located on Zweibrucken Cresent. There are a few places to eat, and a few places to purchase goods such as the retail space and gift shop.
Goose Bay Airport is currently served by the following airlines:
You can access the airport via the NL-500 (Trans-Labrador Highway) and follow signs through Happy Valley to the airport.
You can hire a car at the airport from companies such as National, Budget or Avis.
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