Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) sits 7 miles south of downtown Vancouver, BC. Three runways (longest 11,500 ft) handle every current business jet. Multiple FBOs (Levaero Aviation, Million Air) handle business movements. Field elevation 14 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Vancouver's flow: BC provincial government, the broader Pacific Northwest corporate community, plus the structural Whistler ski-resort transit flow (Whistler is 75 min by car, also helicopter-accessible). Heavy long-haul transpacific commercial flow (Air Canada Pacific gateway). Ground time to downtown Vancouver is 25 minutes; Whistler via the Sea-to-Sky Highway is 90.
Frequently asked questions about Vancouver International Airport
What is CYVR airport?+
CYVR is the ICAO code for Vancouver International Airport (IATA YVR), located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What does YVR stand for?+
YVR is the IATA code for Vancouver International Airport (ICAO CYVR) in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Where is Vancouver International Airport?+
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Does Vancouver International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Vancouver International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Vancouver International Airport?+
Vancouver International Airport sits at 14 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Vancouver International Airport in?+
Vancouver International Airport operates on America/Vancouver.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Vancouver International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 23 departing and 15 arriving private-jet empty legs at Vancouver International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.