Vancouver International Airport
About Vancouver International Airport
Overview
Vancouver International Airport sits on Sea Island in the city of Richmond, approximately 12 kilometres south of downtown Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the primary international gateway for western Canada and the second-busiest airport in the country. The airport opened in 1931, replacing the earlier Minoru Park airfield on Lulu Island, and has since grown into a major Pacific Rim hub.
Terminals & runways
The airport operates a Main Terminal handling domestic and international flights, alongside a separate South Terminal serving regional, charter, and floatplane operations. Three runways are in use: two parallel east–west runways and a shorter crosswind runway. The facility runs 24 hours a day, with ongoing expansion projects continuing to enlarge the international pier and modernise gate areas.
Airlines
Vancouver functions as a major hub for Air Canada and a focus city for WestJet, with both carriers operating extensive domestic, transborder, and long-haul networks. Air Transat and Flair Airlines also maintain a notable presence. Numerous international carriers serve the airport, including those linking Vancouver with key cities across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the United States.
Airlines flying from YVR
9 carriersTop routes from YVR
2 routesOther airports in Canada
FAQ
Vancouver International Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Vancouver International Airport?
- Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, Canada (North America), at coordinates 49.190°, -123.180°.
- What is the airport code for Vancouver International Airport?
- Its IATA code is YVR and its ICAO code is CYVR.
- What time zone is YVR in?
- Vancouver International Airport operates on America/Vancouver local time.
- Which airlines fly from YVR?
- Carriers tracked on routes from YVR include American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, WestJet and 3 more.
- Where can you fly from YVR?
- Tracked destinations from YVR include Los Angeles and London.