From the Editors

Long before sheltering thousands of stranded travelers during the September 11 groundings, Gander, Newfoundland, served as a vital mid-century crossroads for transatlantic flight. Condé Nast Traveler looks back at the airport's distinctive history, its celebrated modernist design, and how aviation became central to local civic life. It is an engaging reminder of how remote places can cultivate deep hospitality and a shared identity that bridges their community with the wider world.