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Vancouver Intl (CYVR/YVR) — Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver Intl (CYVR/YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada. This is a major international airport with 3 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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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Jul 27
378 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 340 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
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: 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
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: 888-226-7277
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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
- 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
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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Vancouver Intl (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.
- How long is the runway at CYVR?
- The main runway at Vancouver Intl (08L/26R) measures 9940 X 200.
- 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, Vancouver Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.