The True Story

COME FROM AWAY is based on actual events that took place on September 11, 2001 and the days that followed.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
9:26 AM

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) makes the decision to shut down its airspace, forcing over 4,000 planes to land at the nearest airport. Inbound flights from Europe are diverted to Canada.

Postcard image featuring map of Gander, Newfoundland