International hub · Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver International

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Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
49°12′N 123°11′W
Local time
America/Vancouver

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Field information

CYVR runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Vancouver International (CYVR/YVR) has 3 runways; the longest, 08R/26L, is 11,500 ft (3,505 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYVR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Vancouver

  • Country

    Canada

    CA

  • Municipality

    Vancouver

  • Elevation

    14 ft

  • Position

    49.1939, -123.1840

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · CYVR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08R/26L11,500 ft (3,505 m)200 ftasphaltLighted
08L/26R9,940 ft (3,030 m)200 ftconcreteLighted
13/317,300 ft (2,225 m)200 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYVR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vancouver International (CYVR / YVR) in Vancouver, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYVR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at CYVR

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at CYVR

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYVR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at CYVR

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYVR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYVR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYVR: 49° 11′ 38″ N 123° 11′ 2″ W; elevation 14 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Vancouver

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vancouver. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYVR.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at CYVR

    Support for freighter operations into CYVR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where CYVR sits in the network

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