Victoria International Airport is a large airport serving Victoria, Canada. Its IATA code is YYJ and its ICAO code is CYYJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 63 ft (19 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YYJ
- ICAO code
- CYYJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 63 ft (19 m)
- Coordinates
- 48.6472, -123.4278
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,027 ft · 1,532 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,000 ft · 2,134 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,001 ft · 1,524 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Victoria International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SSW Stuart Island Airpark | Friday Harbor, United States | 19 km · 12 mi |
| RCE Roche Harbor Airport | Roche Harbor, United States | 22 km · 14 mi |
| WDN Waldron Airstrip | Eastsound, United States | 31 km · 19 mi |
| FRD Friday Harbor Airport | Friday Harbor, United States | 33 km · 21 mi |
| ESD Orcas Island Airport | Eastsound, United States | 39 km · 24 mi |
| LPS Lopez Island Airport | Lopez, United States | 40 km · 25 mi |
| BYW Blakely Island Airport | Blakely Island, United States | 45 km · 28 mi |
| CWS Center Island Airport | Center Island, United States | 47 km · 29 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YYJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,687 | 1,048 | 911 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 3,615 | 2,246 | 1,952 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,912 | 2,431 | 2,112 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,954 | 2,457 | 2,135 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,573 | 4,706 | 4,089 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,639 | 4,747 | 4,125 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,986 | 4,962 | 4,312 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,124 | 5,048 | 4,387 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,524 | 5,297 | 4,603 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,650 | 5,996 | 5,211 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,042 | 6,861 | 5,962 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,191 | 6,954 | 6,043 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,797 | 7,330 | 6,370 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,458 | 7,741 | 6,727 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,834 | 7,975 | 6,930 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,515 | 10,262 | 8,917 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | Victoria Arrivals | 125.950 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.800 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 126.400 |
| DEP | Victoria Departures | 133.850 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MF | Kamloops Radio, 08-14Z, 7nm below 2500ASL | 119.700 |
| MIL | Stinger ops, 443 Squadron | 349.300 |
| PVT ADV | Shell | 122.850 |
| PVT ADV | ESSO | 122.950 |
| RCO | Kamloops Radio (RAAS), 08-14Z | 119.700 |
| RCO | Pacific Radio (FISE) | 122.375 |
| TML | Victoria Terminal | 127.800 |
| TWR | Victoria Tower (outer unless closed by ATIS) | 119.100 |
| TWR | Victoria Tower (inner) | 119.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Victoria International Airport?
The IATA code of Victoria International Airport is YYJ and its ICAO code is CYYJ.
Where is Victoria International Airport located?
Victoria International Airport is in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at 48.6472, -123.4278.
What time zone is Victoria International Airport in?
Victoria 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 Victoria International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 7,000 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Victoria International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Stuart Island Airpark (SSW), about 19 km (12 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.