Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis
- By Conor Knighton September 6, 2026 / 10:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The small Canadian town of Gander isn't near much.
- Located on the island of Newfoundland, Gander is home to around 12,000 residents.
- Even fewer people lived here on September 11, 2001, when Gander's far northeast positioning made it an ideal landing spot for grounded flights.
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- By Conor Knighton September 6, 2026 / 10:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The small Canadian town of Gander isn't near much.
- Located on the island of Newfoundland, Gander is home to around 12,000 residents.
- Even fewer people lived here on September 11, 2001, when Gander's far northeast positioning made it an ideal landing spot for grounded flights.
Sources: CBS News