9 Wing Gander /
CFB Gander
Enables and supports Canadian Armed Forces operations in Newfoundland and Labrador, search and rescue (SAR), coastal radar for continental defense, and logistical services for Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Leitrim Detachment Gander.
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Search and Rescue (SAR) Technician, Sergeant Kevin O'Donnell from 103 SAR Squadron is hoisted down from a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter for a mountain rescue scenario during a joint training exercise in Iceland.
Photo: Master Corporal Johanie Maheu, 14 Wing Imaging.
Caption
Members from 103 SAR Squadron prepare to perform a hoisting sequence from a CH-149 Cormoranthelicopter during a joint training exercise in Iceland.
Photo: Master Corporal Johanie Maheu, 14 Wing Imaging.
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About
9 Wing is located at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gander in Newfoundland and Labrador, under command of 1 Canadian Air Division. Its Commander is also responsible for CFB Gander, including all base administrative, operational, and logistical support.
9 Wing/CFB Gander supports three key operations:
- 103 SAR Squadron provides 24/7 coverage across Newfoundland, Labrador, and the North Atlantic.
- The Coastal Radar site boosts NORAD’s airspace control by tracking aircraft and detecting threats.
- CFS Leitrim Detachment Gander aids national intelligence and protects Canada’s interests.
Squadrons
| Name | City | Province | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Search and Rescue Squadron | Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | CH-149 Cormorant |
| 9 Mission Support Squadron | Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | Non-flying |
| 9 Operations Support Squadron | Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | Non-flying |
| Deputy Wing Command | Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | Non-flying |
| 9 Wing Air Reserve Flight | Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | Non-flying |
| Air Reserve Flight Detachment Torbay | Torbay | Newfoundland and Labrador | Non-flying |
Lodger units
- CFS Leitrim Detachment Gander
- 91 Construction Engineering Flight
- 5 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Command Team
Commander
Lieutenant-Colonel
Bob Mitchell, CD
Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer
Frank White
Aircraft
Badge and motto
FIDELITAS (Steadfastness)
The badge depicts the namesake of the town in Newfoundland where the Wing is located. A navy blue field denotes its past naval affiliations.
Honorary Colonel Greg M. Radu
An Honorary Colonel is a distinguished civilian appointed by the Minister of National Defence to strengthen relationships with local, professional, and civic communities. The role is honorary and advisory in nature, providing support to the local Commander through engagement in ceremonial functions, advocacy, and the promotion of RCAF traditions, while contributing to the well-being of military personnel and their families.
History
9 Wing/CFB Gander is rich in aviation history. From its beginnings as a strategic location during the war, Gander served as a staging area for the Royal Air Force Ferry Command. Gander’s importance during the war continued to be equally important during peacetime. Read more about the history of 9 Wing/CFB Gander.
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Contact
9 Wing/CFB Gander Headquarters
PO Box 6000
Gander NL A1V 1X1
Public Affairs
Phone: 709-256-1703 extension 1126
Fax: 709-256-1735
Flying a drone
Civilian drone operations within 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers) of an aerodrome under the authority of the Department of National Defence (MND) requires pre-authorization. For more information about these zones and how to properly access them, please consult the National Research Council of Canada Drone Site Selection tool and section 3.2.35 of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft chapter of Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Civilian drone operators with the required licence and registered drone who are seeking to fly within a Wing aerodrome must contact the Wing in advance for approval.
