Gander International Airport is located in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It holds a unique place in aviation history as a critical transatlantic refueling stop during the mid-20th century, serving as one of the busiest airports in the world during the piston-engine era when aircraft required a fuel stop between North America and Europe. The airport gained renewed global attention following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when 38 diverted international flights landed at Gander, and the small town hosted nearly 7,000 stranded passengers — an event later commemorated in the Broadway musical 'Come From Away.' Today, Gander International handles a mix of scheduled regional services, charter flights, and technical stops. It retains significant infrastructure from its Cold War-era importance, including long runways capable of accommodating large aircraft.