Goose Bay Airport | YYR
Goose Bay Airport | YYR
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About Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay Airport
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 airports IATA code is YYR.
The airport is often used by airlines as an unplanned fuel stop, especially by transatlantic flights who 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 operate flights to this airport.
Goose Bay Airport Location
Goose Bay Airport is located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, in Newfoundland and Labrador. See its location on the map below:
Facilities
The facilities for civilian passengers are limited at this airport, as the civilian use only makes up a very small part of the main airport usage.
Facilities Include:
Shops and retail area
Gift shop
Cafe
Donut shop
Lounges Include:
There are currently no lounges at this airport for civilian use.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,368 | 11,051 | Concrete with asphalt overlay |
| 16/34 | 2,920 | 9,580 | Concrete with asphalt overlay |
| 14/32 | 1,600 | 5,200 | Gravel |
| 09/27 | 460 | 1,500 | Gravel |
Terminals
Civilian Passenger Terminal
There is only the 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.
Airlines that fly to Goose Bay Airport
Air Borealis
This airline flies from Goose Bay to Hopdeadle, Makkovik, Nain, Natuashish and Postville.
Air Canada Express
Air Canada Express regularly fly from Goose Bay to Deer Lake, Gander, Halifax, St. John's and Wabush.
CHC Helicopter
This airline operates charter flights, with no regular destinations or scheduled flights.
Cougar Helicopter
Cougar Helicopters operate charter flights, so there are no regular flights to destinations.
PAL Airlines
PAL flies to Blanc-Sablon, Churchill Falls, Deer Lake, St. John's and Wabush from this airport.
Universal Helicopters
This helicopter carrier is another which operates only charter flights, meaning there are no regular or scheduled flights.
How to get to Goose Bay Airport
By Road
You can access the airport via the NL-500 (Trans-Labrador Highway) and follow signs through Happy Valley to the airport.
By Rental Car
You can hire a car at the airport from companies such as National, Budget or Avis.