An aerial view of RCAF Station Goose Bay as seen on June 8th, 2006.
RCAF Station Goose Bay (IATA: YYR, ICAO: CYYR) is a Royal Canadian Air Force base located within the municipality of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. No. 5 Wing Goose Bay's mission is to support the Canadian Forces and allies in training and defence of Canadian airspace. No.5 Wing Goose Bay's airfield 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 officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers. The base is the home of 422 Tactical Fighter Squadron and 444 Combat Support Squadron.
Units[]
- No. 4 Wing Goose Bay
- 422 Tactical Fighter Squadron (CF-185 Typhoon)
- 444 Combat Support Squadron (CH-146 Griffon, CH-151 Vulcan)