Vancouver International Airport is a large airport serving Vancouver, Canada. Its IATA code is YVR and its ICAO code is CYVR. The airport lies at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 08R/26L, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YVR
- ICAO code
- CYVR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 14 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.1939, -123.1840
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 9,940 ft · 3,030 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 11,500 ft · 3,505 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,300 ft · 2,225 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vancouver International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YCD Nanaimo Airport | Nanaimo, Canada | 52 km · 32 mi |
| WDN Waldron Airstrip | Eastsound, United States | 55 km · 34 mi |
| ESD Orcas Island Airport | Eastsound, United States | 58 km · 36 mi |
| SSW Stuart Island Airpark | Friday Harbor, United States | 58 km · 36 mi |
| YXX Abbotsford International Airport | Abbotsford, Canada | 63 km · 39 mi |
| YYJ Victoria International Airport | Victoria, Canada | 63 km · 39 mi |
| BLI Bellingham International Airport | Bellingham, United States | 65 km · 40 mi |
| RCE Roche Harbor Airport | Roche Harbor, United States | 65 km · 40 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YVR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,741 | 1,082 | 940 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,612 | 2,244 | 1,950 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,930 | 2,442 | 2,122 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,945 | 2,451 | 2,130 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,558 | 4,697 | 4,081 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,579 | 4,709 | 4,092 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,926 | 4,925 | 4,280 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,063 | 5,010 | 4,353 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,492 | 5,277 | 4,585 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,587 | 5,957 | 5,176 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,052 | 6,867 | 5,968 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,139 | 6,921 | 6,014 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,736 | 7,292 | 6,337 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,501 | 7,768 | 6,750 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,813 | 7,962 | 6,918 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,465 | 10,231 | 8,890 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 128.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.600 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.400 |
| DEP | DEP | 126.125 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| RCO | PACIFIC RDO | 123.150 |
| TWR | TWR | 23.660 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vancouver International Airport?
The IATA code of Vancouver International Airport is YVR and its ICAO code is CYVR.
Where is Vancouver International Airport located?
Vancouver International Airport is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at 49.1939, -123.1840.
What time zone is Vancouver International Airport in?
Vancouver International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Vancouver International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08R/26L, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vancouver International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nanaimo Airport (YCD), about 52 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.