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The Gander International Airport is designated as a National Airport System airport under the National Airports Policy. National Airport System airports link the country from coast to coast, as well as internationally, and are considered essential to Canada's domestic prosperity and international competitiveness.
Strategically located along routes between the Americas and Europe, the Gander International Airport Authority has a major service role of providing technical stop services to commercial carriers and corporate aircraft for their transatlantic activities. As the main entry points into North American airspace, the airport and the town also provide essential medical and security services in the event of in-flight emergencies. Customs and immigration services are also provided on-site in support of this role.
Within the regional network, the airport provides local residents, and communities in
Central Newfoundland with scheduled and charter services for passengers and cargo to major airports, and connecting with transcontinental and international routes. It also provides for the need of regional/local charter services, other commercial operations, flying training, and government civil/military aircraft activities such as search and rescue, fire protection services, etc. In addition, five Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) serving corporate and private aircraft, is located at the airport.
The Department of National Defense (DND) operates the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) 9 Wing Gander on the airport site. The base’s primary operation is search and rescue.
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