Welcome to Goose Bay Airport

The Goose Bay Airport is a major regional airport located on the East Coast of Canada in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. It has a storied history and acts as an important economic driver in the community. The airport was developed in September 1941, during World War II, when work began on the airfield to serve as a landing and refueling stop for transatlantic flights, and three 7,000-foot runways were built in only 79 days. During the war, 24,000 Canadian and American aircraft passed through Goose Bay, making it the busiest airport in the world during this time.

The airport continues to be used during various military operations and was used during the Gulf War by aircraft transporting military personnel and equipment. In 1983, the Goose Bay Airfield also gained international recognition when the Boeing 747 carrying NASA’s Space Shuttle landed for refueling. Airfield and Operations The airport now has two major runways and can accommodate the largest aircrafts in the world.  The Department of National Defense at CFB Goose Bay supported the tactical flight training activities for the Air Forces of Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and Italy. GBAC works closely with the DND and handles all civilian operations at the base.

The airport is classified as an airport of entry and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). With all the navigational aids accompanied by the world’s most technologically sophisticated air traffic control radar system, the airport not only serves commercial customers and the travelling public but is open 24 hours a day providing vital emergency response services in the area. The airport handles an average of 160,000 passengers a year through the air terminal building. The Goose Bay Airport Corporation also regulates the activities at Otter Creek, a water drone located 7 km from the main airport.