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Vancouver International Airport (CYVR/YVR)

Vancouver, Canada·Large Airport

CYVR is the ICAO code for Vancouver International Airport (IATA YVR), located in Vancouver, Canada.

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Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) sits 7 miles south of downtown Vancouver, BC. Of the three runways (longest 11,500 ft), the longest is typically long enough for large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets. 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.

Background from Wikipedia

Vancouver International Airport is an international airport located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, serving the city of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland region. It is located 12 km (7.5 mi) from Downtown Vancouver. The airport is managed by Vancouver Airport Authority, a nonprofit organization, and covers a total expanse of about 1,340 hectares of airport property.

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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, Canada.
What does YVR stand for?+
YVR is the IATA code for Vancouver International Airport (ICAO CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada.
Where is Vancouver International Airport?+
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, Canada.
Does Vancouver International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes, Vancouver International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Vancouver International Airport?+
The longest runway at Vancouver International Airport measures 11,500 ft (3,505 m).
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 17 departing and 13 arriving private-jet empty legs at Vancouver International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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