Vancouver International Airport
Location
The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located on Richmond's Sea Island. About 25 minutes from Downtown Vancouver.
Transit Services
The Canada Line rapid transit system delivers and picks up passengers directly from inside the airport.
Business Advantage
The Airport is home to 400 businesses and it directly employs 26,000 people. In addition, the Airport is a gateway to international trade and commerce. Many of Richmond's top employers have chosen to locate in Richmond because of it's proximity to the Airport.
Traffic Volumes
Canada’s second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport welcomed 16.2 million people in 2009, facilitated more than 258,000 aircraft take-offs and landings and handled 198,400 tonnes of cargo. Since 1992 passenger traffic has increased more than 78% and cargo has increased nearly 57%.
Visitor Experience
Consistently, users rate YVR as one of the top 10 Airports in the world. In addition to 160 shops and services, one of the highlights of a visit to this airport is an opportunity to see the public art exhibits featuring the "The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe", the now famous bronze sculpture by Bill Reid located at the entrance of the International Terminal.
Information
For more information visit the official website for the Vancouver International Airport www.yvr.ca, and for local residents who have airport related concerns please call 604-207-7097 for noise management information see Airport Noise & the Community.
Public Consultation
See Proposed Airport Fuel Delivery System for information on public consultation related to this project.
