Vancouver International.
Private aviation guide to Vancouver International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- CYVR
- IATA
- YVR
- Serves
- Vancouver
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from YVR.
Vancouver International (CYVR) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Vancouver.
Vancouver International is about 12 km from downtown on Sea Island and has private terminals run by Million Air, Signature and Skyservice.
It is open around the clock, but jet departures heavier than 34,000 kg between midnight and 06:00 need prior approval, and empty repositioning flights are generally refused.
Flights are operated by CTA-licensed air carriers.
Vancouver International at a glance.
| CYVR | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 08R/26L, 12,188 ft (3,715 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with US preclearance |
| Distance | About 12 km (7.5 miles) from downtown Vancouver, on Sea Island in Richmond |
| Private terminals | Million Air, Signature Aviation and Skyservice |
| Rules for private jets | Slots required; jet departures over 34,000 kg maximum take-off weight between midnight and 06:00 need prior approval |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, CYVR; Vancouver International Airport, Wikipedia (runways, distance); Night-time operations, YVR. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From YVR by private jet.
- Distance
- 0 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 18m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 34 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 23m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 102 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 33m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 155 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 40m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 371 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 11m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 371 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 11m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Vancouver International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Vancouver International?+
The longest runway is 08R/26L, 12,188 ft (3,715 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Vancouver International?+
Slots required; jet departures over 34,000 kg maximum take-off weight between midnight and 06:00 need prior approval.
Does Vancouver International have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at YVR?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from YVR today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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