St. John's International Airport (YYT)

St. John's International Airport serves as North America's easternmost gateway, handling 1.4 million passengers annually with three runways including primary 11/29 (8,502 feet) to accommodate diverse aircraft operations. Seven airlines operate 505 monthly flights to 22 destinations: Air Canada provides year-round service to Montreal and Halifax; WestJet operates nonstop to Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC), and Edmonton; Porter Airlines connects to Halifax (YHZ), Ottawa (YOW), and Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ); PAL Airlines serves regional Newfoundland destinations including Deer Lake. Atlantic weather patterns create persistent ocean fog reducing visibility year-round, particularly affecting runway 10 arrivals - recent incidents highlight challenging conditions requiring extended buffer times for connections. Primary connection routes flow through Halifax (YHZ), Toronto (YYZ), and Montreal (YUL) for onward domestic/international travel. Sunwing and Flair provide seasonal service expanding summer connectivity. The facility operates as provincial transportation gateway with military operations support, featuring eight hard-surface taxiways and three apron areas. Weather holds are frequent due to North Atlantic maritime climate - fog, wind, and precipitation cause regular delays especially during spring/summer months when warm air meets cold Labrador Current. Airport serves crucial emergency diversion role for transatlantic flights requiring Atlantic Canada landing options. Ground services include dining, shopping, lounges, and car rentals within single terminal complex. Connection strategies should account for frequent weather-related delays with minimum 2-3 hour buffers for international connections during fog season (April-September). Air St. Pierre provides unique connection to French territorial islands off Newfoundland coast.

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