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Canada's Pacific gateway connecting global routes on the west coast.
Opened
1931
Location
Richmond, Canada
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Canada's second-busiest airport by passenger volume, serving the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area in British Columbia. Located on Sea Island in Richmond, approximately 13 kilometres south of downtown Vancouver, it handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as a key transpacific hub.
The airport is owned and operated by the Vancouver Airport Authority, a not-for-profit community-based organization. YVR has consistently ranked among the best airports in North America and has won multiple Skytrax awards for service quality and passenger experience.
YVR plays a critical role in Canada's trade and tourism economy, offering direct connections to destinations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. It served as the primary aviation gateway during the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver and Whistler.
Terminals
YVR has one main terminal building divided into a Domestic terminal, a U.S. transborder terminal, and an International terminal, all interconnected under one roof.
Getting to & from
The Canada Line SkyTrain rapid transit connects YVR directly to downtown Vancouver in approximately 25 minutes, with taxi, rideshare, and bus services also available.
Airlines here
Air Canada uses YVR as a major hub, while WestJet, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and numerous other international carriers operate scheduled services here.
Notable facts
- ›YVR is the second-busiest airport in Canada after Toronto Pearson International Airport.
- ›The airport is located on Sea Island in the city of Richmond, not within the City of Vancouver proper.
- ›YVR features significant Pacific Northwest Indigenous art installations throughout its terminals.
- ›The Canada Line SkyTrain station is integrated directly into the terminal building.
- ›YVR has won the Skytrax award for Best Airport in North America multiple times.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
