# Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

> Vancouver, CA · IATA: YVR · ICAO: CYVR · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YVR` |
| ICAO | `CYVR` |
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 49.19390, -123.18400 |

## Description

Canada's westbound air-cargo gateway to Asia, Vancouver International Airport (YVR, ICAO CYVR) moved a record 365,000 tonnes in 2025, up 7.4% and an all-time high for the country's second-busiest freight airport. Roughly 60% travels in passenger belly holds and 40% on dedicated freighters flown by FedEx, UPS, DHL, Purolator, Cargojet and Amazon Air, among others. British Columbia seafood, perishable produce, precious metals, critical minerals, machinery and pharmaceuticals dominate the westbound mix. Proximity to East Asia gives YVR a transit-time edge on transpacific lanes over points further inland. Operations run around the clock, with the Canada Border Services Agency providing customs and inspection on site. Passenger traffic also set a record in 2025 at about 26.9 million, which puts additional belly capacity into the market. Backed by $74 million in federal funding, a $150-million programme will add 160,000 tonnes of capacity — including further Boeing 777F stands — targeting a doubling to roughly 730,000 tonnes by 2030. Highway 99 access and the adjacent Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest seaport, support sea-air solutions, while Calgary (YYC) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) across the border serve as alternates.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/vancouver-international-airport-yvr](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/vancouver-international-airport-yvr)*

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