Home YQX Overview Location Infrastructure Weather Landing Fees The Gander Touch YQX AT WORK FOR YOU Technical Stops Corporate Jets Cargo Transhipment Gander Foreign Trade Zone Chapter III Aircraft Lifeboat of the North Atlantic SERVICES FBOs Fuel Handling Catering Terminal Facilities Line Maintenance NavCanada THE GANDER ADVANTAGE - YQX is North America's easternmost reliable airport - Emergency response team fully equipped to ICAO Category 8 standards - 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 - No congestion, in the air or on the ground - The most reliable weather in the North Atlantic - Full range of mechanical, medical and security services - Gander has a low media profile PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED. 24-7 As a vital entry point into North American airspace, Gander International Airport provides essential medical and security services in the event of in-flight emergencies. Gander International Airport handles all forms of diversions: Mechanical, Medical, Unruly Passengers, Operational, Navigational, Bomb Scare, and Hi-jacking. Our competence in addressing every type of emergency has earned YQX the moniker, "Lifeboat of the North Atlantic." Our clients know that unexpected needs can be dealt with in a timely, efficient and private fashion. During the September 11 tragedy, the closure of US airspace landed 38 wide-bodied aircraft on our lap, and Gander has received high praise for its role in assisting passengers and airlines in a time of grave tragedy. We handle medical, mechanical and air rage diversions on a weekly basis. In short, our track record speaks for itself. Whatever the hour, whatever the need, YQX is prepared to fulfill it. MECHANICAL Briggs Aero performs maintenance and structural repair on all aircraft. Brigg's experienced staff includes both Canadian "M" & "S" and American "A & P" Licensed Personnel, 180 ETOPS Qualified with personnel trained and experienced in the following: Airbus: 300-600, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767; DC-8, DC-10 and L-1011. UNRULY PASSENGERS YQX specializes in handling incidents of disruptive passengers behaviour as a disembark port. Canada Customs and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are experts in quickly addressing such incidents, with minimum disruption. RCMP headquarters is located groundside at the airport. WEATHER DIVERSIONS YQX enjoys a 98.3% weather reliability, making it an essential diversion stop when weather closes destinations and affects international operations. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES A full range of mergency assistance is available 24 hours a day for in-flight medical emergencies. The 100-bed James Paton Memorial Hospital is located five minutes from the airport by ambulance. The hospital recently completed a $70 million redevelopment to new operating rooms and a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit. Services offered at James Paton Memorial Hospital include: General Surgery, including Peripheral Vascular Surgery Paediatrics Obstetrical and Gynaecological services Psychiatry Orthopaedics Opthamology Internal Medicine Diagnostic Imaging including: CT, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound

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