Goose Bay Airport

i was here in '62 back when it was a bustling place. flying from mcguire afb to rhein main ab. landed here about 2 am for fuel before jumping across the pond. lost my little sister in the terminal but we found her after awhile. mom herding 4 children across the globe on another adventure. 4 inches of snow on the tarmac as we trudged back to the plane and still snowing as the landing gear slowly retracted into the belly. i fell asleep thinking of goose bay, never to return.

Thanks for taking care of Uzbekistan Airlines passengers and crew on 09/11/01

Very polite staff, Pal airlines don't need you to be there 2hrs in advance, just 1 hr in advance. Flight was good and faster than air Canada, our flight attendant with Pal was amazing, thank you Bec!

As this airport is a major stop for ocean hoppers, I am glad the very kind and accommodating staff are the first to represent our beautiful country. Thanks for the ice cream!

As good of an airport as you would expect in a small town. Place is very clean, and workers are very polite. Just there is not much to do other than getting on the plane.

Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay (IATA: YYR, ICAO: CYYR), commonly referred to as CFB Goose Bay, is a Canadian Forces Base located in the municipality of Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Its primary RCAF lodger unit is 5 Wing, commonly referred to as 5 Wing Goose Bay.The airfield at CFB Goose Bay is also used by civilian aircraft, with civilian operations at the base referring to the facility as Goose Bay Airport. The airport is classified as an airport of entry by Nav Canada and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA officers at this airport can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers.The mission of 5 Wing is to support the defence of North American airspace, as well as to support the RCAF and allied air forces in training. Two units compose 5 Wing: 444 Combat Support Squadron (flying the CH-146 Griffon) and 5 Wing Air Reserve Flight. CFB Goose Bay also serves as a forward operating location for RCAF CF-18 Hornet aircraft and the base and surrounding area is occasionally used to support units of the Canadian Army during training exercises.While the flat and relatively weather-favoured area around North West River had for years been under consideration for an airport for the anticipated North Atlantic air routes, it was not until Eric Fry of the Dominion Geodetic Survey investigated the area on 1 July 1941 that the Goose Bay location was selected. Fry beat by three days a similar United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) survey team under Captain Elliott Roosevelt; the American team had first investigated nearby Epinette Point before joining Fry at the sandy plains that would become Goose Bay. These surveys used amphibious aircraft that landed at the Grenfell Mission; from there the teams explored by boat.Eric Fry recalled: The airport is actually located on the plateau at the west end of Terrington Basin but it is only five miles inland from the narrows between Goose Bay and Terrington Basin. Having a Gander air base in Newfoundland I suggested we call the Labrador site Goose Bay airport and the suggestion was accepted."Under pressure from Britain and the United States the Canadian Air Ministry worked at a record pace

Great service at Woodward Aviation Services FBO !

Mother nature won flight cancelled. Sadly large number of men possibly muskrat employees. @ 330-4pm, 3 men not wearing mask I side the airport. I reported it and security spoke with them than announced on PA social distance hand washing but no mention of NL provinicial protocol to remain masked in all public places as airport has signage as well. A missed opportunity to announce keep those masks on.

It's a fine airport, with unfortunately little to do but wait.There is a small coffee shop and adjacent gift store.Place is clean and security will help with pretty much everything!

Airport is clean and safe distancing. No food or beverages sold at the airport so bring your own food/snacks.