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Vancouver Intl (CYVR/YVR) — Vancouver, Canada

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 12/30
Elevation: 14 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 9/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

333 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 298 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: CYVR
Name: Vancouver Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 49.193901
Longitude: -123.183998
Elevation: 14 ft
Country: Canada
Municipality: Vancouver
IATA Code: YVR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Vancouver
Distance from City: 9.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08L/26R

Designation: 08L/26R
Dimensions: 9940 X 200
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

Runway 08R/26L

Designation: 08R/26L
Dimensions: 11500 X 200
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 7300 X 200
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 128.600, 126.125 MHz
ATIS: 127.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Vancouver Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.yvr.ca/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: 888-226-7277
Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: AOE 25

Fees

Landing Fee: CAD $10.15 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: CAD $0.85 per 1,000 kg MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: CAD
Remarks: Vancouver International. YVR Airport Authority fees. Signature Flight Support (formerly London Air Services) and Cascade Aerospace FBOs.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Signature Flight Support. BC carbon tax component included.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew. Night flight fee surcharge 2200-0700 local. Noise management program. South terminal for floatplanes and small GA.

Alternates

KBLI

ICAO: KBLI
Name: Bellingham Intl
Distance (NM): 35.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

KPAE

ICAO: KPAE
Name: Snohomish Co
Distance (NM): 85.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Airport Services

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Canada Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting

Private / GA Operations:

No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

S6579/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RSC 08L 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1511 - OCT 27 2311. RSC 26R 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1511 - OCT 27 2311. RSC 08R 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1521 - OCT 27 2321. RSC 26L 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT W…

2026-10-27 15:22 UTC 2026-10-27 23:22 UTC

S6578/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

RSC 08L 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1511 - OCT 27 2311. RSC 26R 5/5/5 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET, 100 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1511 - OCT 27 2311. RSC 08R 6/6/6 20 PCT WET, 10 PCT WET, 10 PCT WET. VALID OCT 27 1114 - OCT 27 1914. RSC 26L 6/6/6 10 PCT WET, 10 PCT WET, 2…

2026-10-27 15:11 UTC 2026-10-27 23:11 UTC

C5399/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 08L/26R CLSD.

2026-10-27 07:37 UTC 2026-10-31 14:00 UTC

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Checked with NAV CANADA at 2026-10-27 15:14 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of CYVR?: Vancouver Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at CYVR?: The tower frequency at Vancouver Intl is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at CYVR?: Vancouver Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does CYVR require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance. Permit details for Canada
Where is CYVR located?: Vancouver Intl (CYVR) is located in Vancouver, Canada.
What is the IATA code for CYVR?: The IATA code for Vancouver Intl is YVR.
Does CYVR have an ILS approach?: Yes, Vancouver Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 08L/26R, 08R/26L.
Is CYVR a port of entry?: Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Vancouver Intl. Source: Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, checked 2026-10-15.

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