Victoria International Airport (YYJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Victoria International Airport (IATA: YYJ · ICAO: CYYJ) is a large airport serving Victoria, Canada. It lies at 48.6472° N, 123.4278° W, 63 ft (19 m) above sea level.
Overview of Victoria International Airport
Victoria International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Victoria in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YYJ and the ICAO code CYYJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Victoria International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 63 ft (19 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Stuart Island West Airport about 16 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 ≈ 2,134 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Victoria International Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Victoria International Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Victoria International Airport
Where is Victoria International Airport located?
Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria, Canada. Its coordinates are 48.6472° N, 123.4278° W.
What is the airport code for Victoria International Airport?
Victoria International Airport has an IATA code of YYJ and an ICAO code of CYYJ.
How long is the runway at Victoria International Airport?
Victoria International Airport's longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Victoria International Airport have?
Victoria International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Victoria International Airport a major airport?
Victoria International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Victoria International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →