Vancouver International Airport

CYVR / YVR

Vancouver, CA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4kt
100°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.37
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYVR 171500Z 10004KT 1/4SM R08L/0900V1800FT/U R08R/1400V1600FT/N FG VV002 03/03 A3037 RMK FG8 SLP285

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.37 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.36 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
-436 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,873 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYVR 171440Z 1715/1818 VRB03KT 0SM FG VV002 TEMPO 1715/1717 1/4SM FG FM171700 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 BECMG 1720/1722 P6SM NSW SKC FM172200 28006KT P6SM SKC FM180300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW004 BECMG 1805/1807 1/4SM FG VV002 RMK NXT FCST BY 171800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:26Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 0SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Fog
17:00Z FM171700
+2h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300ft
Fog
20:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z FM172200
+7h
VFR 280° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

N
YVR
08L ✈️
26R
08R ✈️
26L
13 ✈️
31
XX ✈️
26A

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 08L
9,940 ft 200 ft CON 100°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
11,500 ft 200 ft ASP 100°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
7,300 ft 200 ft CON 142°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
✈️ XX/26A
Active: XX
3,500 ft 75 ft CON 99°
↓ 0.7kt ↔ 3.9kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vancouver International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYVR
IATA Code: YVR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Vancouver
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.193901°
Longitude: -123.183998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 9,940 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 11,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,300 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway XX/26A
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR/YVR) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Vancouver, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L, 13/31, XX/26A) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.