Vancouver International Airport (YVR): Codes, Runways & Location
Vancouver International Airport (IATA: YVR · ICAO: CYVR) is a large airport serving Vancouver, Canada. It lies at 49.1939° N, 123.1840° W, 14 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Vancouver in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YVR and the ICAO code CYVR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vancouver International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 14 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,505 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vancouver International Airport
Where is Vancouver International Airport located?
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.1939° N, 123.1840° W.
What is the airport code for Vancouver International Airport?
Vancouver International Airport has an IATA code of YVR and an ICAO code of CYVR.
How long is the runway at Vancouver International Airport?
Vancouver International Airport's longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Vancouver International Airport have?
Vancouver International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Vancouver International Airport a major airport?
Vancouver International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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