Gander, Newfoundland, is a rare example of a town that emerged after its airport. Opened in 1939, the airport played a crucial role in World War II, reportedly becoming the world's largest multinational military base. Immediately after the war, a new town developed, with residents initially living in renovated military structures on airport grounds. source
Places
- Set atGander International Airport↗
Entire book is town-anchored; airport is the historical point around which the town was built.
Flanker Press product page for Gander: The Airport that Became a Town (Jack M. Pinsent, 2025) — source
