Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
CYQX
Gander International Airport / CFB Gander · Gander
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
496 ft / 151 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 10,200 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED13/31 · 8,900 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED09/27 · 1,875 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (CYQX), located in Gander, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 496 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Gander International Airport / CFB Gander
ICAO / IATA
CYQX / YQX
Municipality
Gander
Country
Region
CA-NL — Newfoundland and Labrador
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
496 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,200 ft / 3,109 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 11° / 191°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 11° / 191°
RWY 03 (11°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-QX | CRS: 35°
RWY 21 (191°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,900 ft / 2,713 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107.3° / 287.3°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107.3° / 287.3°
RWY 13 (107.3°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-YQX | CRS: 137°
RWY 31 (287.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,875 ft / 572 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 62.7° / 242.7°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 62.7° / 242.7°
RWY 09 (62.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (242.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D APP/DEP
128.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.80 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
OPS OUTCAST OPS
128.85 MHz
RCO HALIFAX RDO
126.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026