CYVR · YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver, British ColumbiaElevation 14 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 11,500 ft

08L/26R
Dimensions
9,940 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 08L81°T
Approach lightsALSF2
REILYes
RWY 26R261°T
Approach lightsALSF2
REILYes
08R/26L
Dimensions
11,500 x 200 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 08R81°T
Displaced threshold500 ft
Approach lightsALSF2
REILYes
RWY 26L261°T
Approach lightsALSF2
REILYes
13/31
Dimensions
7,300 x 200 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 13
RWY 31

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Vancouver International Airport is in Vancouver, British Columbia. Field elevation 14 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYVR / YVR
Center (ARTCC)VANCOUVER
Flight service (AFSS)KAMLOOPS FIC
RegionBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Coordinates49.1939, -123.1840
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A-1
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.6
APP
APP
124.6
ATIS
ATIS
121.4
CLNC DEL
CLD
126.125
DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
123.15
PACIFIC RDO
RCO
23.66
TWR
TWR
118.7
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

MIGRATORY BIRDS INVOF ARPT FRM APPROX OCT-APR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYVR have a METAR?
Yes. CYVR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYVR have a TAF?
When CYVR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CYVR?
CYVR sits at 14 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYVR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.