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    Executive Airport

    Vancouver International Airport

    Vancouver, CA

    Overview

    Vancouver International Airport is a large airport serving the Vancouver region, at a field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.

    Crew Briefing

    Field elevation
    14 ft
    4 m AMSL
    Position (FMS entry)
    49°11.63'N 123°11.04'W
    49.19390, -123.18400
    Daylight today (UTC)
    • Sunrise 14:08Z
    • Sunset 01:57Z
    • 11h 49m of daylight
    Codes & service
    ICAO / GPSCYVR
    RegionCA-BC
    Airline serviceScheduled
    Official airport site Background on Vancouver International Airport

    Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.

    Live Weather

    VFR

    Weather impact score

    VFR approach
    Low risk
    90/ 100

    VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.

    IFR approach
    Low risk
    90/ 100

    IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.

    Ceiling
    9,500 ft
    Visibility
    20 sm
    Runway wind
    12 kt
    Primary risk drivers
    • TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
    Wind
    090° / 12 kt
    Visibility
    20 sm
    Temp / Dew
    13° / 12°C
    Altimeter
    29.90 inHg / 1013 hPa
    Cloud: Few 4,000 ft, Scattered 6,800 ft, Broken 9,500 ft, Overcast 20,000 ft
    METAR · 29 02:00Z
    METAR CYVR 290200Z 09012KT 20SM FEW040 SCT068 BKN095 OVC200 13/12 A2990 RMK SC2AC2AS3CS1 VIS LWR NE SLP128
    TAF · issued 28 23:40Z
    TAF CYVR 282340Z 2900/3006 12015KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
TEMPO 2900/2903 P6SM -RA FEW020 BKN040
FM290300 11015KT P6SM -RA SCT012 BKN040
TEMPO 2903/2909 4SM -RA BR BKN012 OVC040
FM290900 14012G22KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC030
TEMPO 2909/2920 3SM RA BR OVC008
BECMG 2916/2918 28010KT
FM292000 28010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN030
TEMPO 2920/2922 5SM -SHRA BR BKN012
FM292200 26010KT P6SM FEW012 SCT040
FM300200 26010KT P6SM BKN040
TEMPO 3002/3006 SCT040 RMK NXT FCST BY 290300Z

    Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight

    Departure / Arrival Briefing

    Runway in use at CYVR
    Departure from Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)

    Departure on runway 08R is workable — brief the items flagged below.

    Headwind
    12 kt
    Crosswind
    2 kt R
    Ceiling
    9,500 ft
    Density alt
    -199 ft
    • Crosswind — 2 kt from the right
    • Headwind — 12 kt headwind component on 08R
    • Runway — 11,500 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
    • Density altitude — -199 ft — near standard performance
    • Forecast change — TEMPO 2900/2903 P6SM -RA FEW020 BKN040 · FM290300 11015KT P6SM -RA SCT012 BKN040
    Switch runway configuration

    Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.

    Approach minima summary

    9,500 ft ceiling and 20 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 08R.

    Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
    RWY 08R — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    RWY 26L — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    RWY 08L — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    RWY 26R — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    RWY 13 — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    RWY 31 — Visual / circling
    VMC, field in sight
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    Above minima
    Visual
    1000 ft / 3 sm
    LNAV
    500 ft / 1 sm
    LPV
    250 ft / 0.75 sm
    ILS CAT I
    200 ft / 0.5 sm
    CAT II
    100 ft / 0.25 sm
    CAT III
    0 ft / 0.15 sm
    METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 08R
    • TEMPOTemporarily 09:00Z–20:00ZBelow minima

      Would put RWY 08R below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.

      • Ceiling 800 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
      • Visibility 3 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      • Weather RA, BR
      TEMPO 2909/2920 3SM RA BR OVC008
    • TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–03:00ZAbove minima

      Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.

      • Ceiling 4,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
      • Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      • Weather RA
      TEMPO 2900/2903 P6SM -RA FEW020 BKN040
    • FMFrom 03:00ZAbove minima

      Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.

      • Ceiling 4,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
      • Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      • Weather RA
      FM290300 11015KT P6SM -RA SCT012 BKN040
    • TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–09:00ZAbove minima

      Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.

      • Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
      • Visibility 4 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      • Weather RA, BR
      TEMPO 2903/2909 4SM -RA BR BKN012 OVC040
    • FMFrom 09:00ZAbove minima

      Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.

      • Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
      • Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      • Weather RA
      FM290900 14012G22KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC030
    • FMFrom 20:00ZAbove minima

      Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08R.

      • Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
      • Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
      FM292000 28010KT P6SM SCT012 BKN030

    Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.

    Alternates near Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)

    Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.

    Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight

    Facility Details

    via public aviation sources
    4.3(21290 reviews)
    Vancouver, CA
    +1-604-207-7077
    http://www.yvr.ca/
    Hours
    • Monday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM
    • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 1:30 AM

    Executive Jet Facilities

    6 on site

    Runways

    Longest open runway: 11,500 ft (3,505 m)
    DesignationLengthWidthSurfaceLitStatus
    08R/26L11,500 ft200 ftAsphaltYesOpen
    08L/26R9,940 ft200 ftConcreteYesOpen
    13/317,300 ft200 ftConcreteYesOpen
    XX/26A3,500 ft75 ftConcreteNoClosed

    Source: OurAirports public dataset

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