YVR Airport Code, Vancouver International Airport
YVR is the IATA code for Vancouver International Airport, the main international gateway for Vancouver, Canada. Airlines and booking systems use YVR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code CYVR. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 49.19° N, 123.18° W.
What is the Vancouver airport code?
The airport code for Vancouver International Airport is YVR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code CYVR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 95 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code CYVR begins with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada.
Where is YVR?
Vancouver International Airport serves Vancouver, Canada. It is close to sea level at 14 ft (4 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at YVR
It has 3 runways. The longest is 11,500 ft (3.51 km), designated 08R/26L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Vancouver?
The IATA airport code for Vancouver International Airport in Vancouver is YVR. Its ICAO code is CYVR.
What is the 3-letter code for Vancouver?
The 3-letter IATA code for Vancouver International Airport in Vancouver is YVR.
What airport is YVR?
YVR is Vancouver International Airport, located in Vancouver, Canada.
What country is YVR in?
YVR (Vancouver International Airport) is in Canada.
Where is YVR airport located?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is in Vancouver, Canada, at coordinates 49.1939, -123.184.
What is the ICAO code for Vancouver International Airport?
The ICAO code for Vancouver International Airport is CYVR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code YVR.
What is the difference between YVR and CYVR?
YVR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. CYVR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Vancouver International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Canada and the wider region:
Popular routes from YVR
Distance and typical flight time from Vancouver International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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