Gander

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Gander is a town in central Newfoundland, Canada, best known for its historically important international airport and its role in hosting diverted flights during the 9/11 attacks.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf human settlement
town
climate humid continental climate
continent North America
country Canada
countrySubdivision province of Newfoundland and Labrador
demographicRegion rural Newfoundland and Labrador
governingCountry Canada
hasAirport Gander International Airport
hasAreaCode 709
hasCommemoration memorials related to 9/11 hospitality
plaques and displays at Gander International Airport
hasCulturalRepresentation inspired the musical "Come From Away"
hasEconomicActivity aviation-related services
public services
retail and service industries
hasEducationalInstitutionType primary schools
secondary schools
hasEmergencyRole diversion airport for transatlantic flights in emergencies
hasFacility Gander International Airport terminal
hasHealthFacilityType regional hospital
hasHeritage aviation heritage
hasLocalGovernmentType municipal council
hasNearbyBodyOfWater Gander Lake NERFINISHED
hasNotableEvent Operation Yellow Ribbon participation after September 11, 2001
hasPostalCodePrefix A1V
hasRecreationFacilityType community centre
sports facilities
hasRunwayAccess long runways suitable for large aircraft at Gander International Airport
hasSisterCityInspiration communities featured in "Come From Away"
hasTransportation regional bus services
hasTransportInfrastructure Trans-Canada Highway access
historicalSignificance important refuelling stop for transatlantic flights in the mid-20th century
strategic aviation hub during World War II
isPartOf Island of Newfoundland
isServedBy Gander International Airport
knownFor Gander International Airport
role in hosting diverted flights during the September 11, 2001 attacks
language English
locatedIn Newfoundland and Labrador
central Newfoundland
locatedInFederalElectoralDistrict Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame
locatedInProvincialElectoralDistrict Gander
region Atlantic Canada
roleDuring9_11 hosted diverted transatlantic flights
provided shelter and support to stranded airline passengers
timeZone Newfoundland Time Zone

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