# 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

Anchoring Canada's Pacific trade with Asia, Vancouver International Airport is the country's principal westbound air-cargo gateway and its second-busiest freight airport. It handled a record 339,000 tonnes in 2024 — up 8.6%, well above the national average — with roughly 60% moving in passenger belly holds and 40% on dedicated freighters served by four new Boeing 777F stands. Proximity to East Asia gives YVR a transit-time edge on transpacific lanes over points further inland. British Columbia seafood, perishable produce, precious metals, critical minerals, machinery and pharmaceuticals dominate the traffic mix. Operations run around the clock, with the Canada Border Services Agency providing on-site customs and inspection. Backed by $74 million in federal funding, a $150-million expansion will add 160,000 tonnes of capacity, targeting a doubling to about 730,000 tonnes by 2030. Highway 99 access and the adjacent Port of Vancouver — Canada's largest seaport — open up efficient sea-air solutions for forwarders.

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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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