Vancouver Intl
Vancouver Intl (CYVR/YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 14 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 7300 X 200
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway XX/26A
- Designation: XX/26A
- Dimensions: 3500 X 75
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VORTAC
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 23.660, 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 124.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required. CBSA full service. US preclearance available in dedicated facility. International terminal handles arrivals. CANPASS for GA.
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: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
KPAE
- ICAO: KPAE
- Name: Snohomish Co
- Distance (NM): 85.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at CYVR?
- The tower frequency at Vancouver Intl is 23.66, 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYVR?
- Vancouver Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYVR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Vancouver Intl (Canada).