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YVR Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (IATA: YVR, ICAO:CYVR) is located in the the city of Vancouver, Canada. It is the primary international airport serving Vancouver and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1604-273-1708

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IATA Code

YVR

ICAO Code

CYVR

Name

Vancouver International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Vancouver

Latitude

49.1939011

Longitude

-123.1839981

Time Zone

UTC-08:00

Phone Number

+1604-273-1708

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Airport Overview

Vancouver International Airport（YVR）, ICAO code CYVR, is a Transport Canada-designated international airport located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia. It serves the Vancouver metropolitan area and is positioned as a major trans-Pacific gateway, with direct passenger connectivity to destinations across Canada, the United States, Asia, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean. For air freight, its value lies in international connectivity, United States border preclearance, proximity to the commercial and industrial base of Metro Vancouver, and access to British Columbia’s time-sensitive export sectors. Our platform treats this airport as an international passenger-and-cargo hub rather than a dedicated freighter airport; aircraft type, cargo acceptance, cut-off time and handling capacity must therefore be confirmed for each booking.

Airport	Vancouver International Airport
Codes	IATA: YVR \| ICAO: CYVR
Location	Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; Sea Island
Coordinates	49.1939011, -123.1839981
Time zone	UTC−08:00; local daylight-saving application should be checked for the shipment date

Key Highlights

Trans-Pacific gateway

Useful for Canada–Asia supply chains and for connecting Vancouver-area cargo with broader North American networks.

Passenger-belly and freighter planning

Available capacity can vary by aircraft type, season, route and carrier acceptance policy; our team checks the actual operating option before confirmation.

United States preclearance

Preclearance is relevant to eligible passenger movements, but it does not replace export, import or cargo customs formalities.

Specialized regional access

The airport is also associated with scheduled floatplane operations, so cargo routing must distinguish conventional terminal handling from specialized regional services.

Cargo Facilities & Services

International cargo handling: Cargo is processed through airline and ground-handling arrangements. Acceptance, screening, build-up, breakdown and delivery windows depend on the selected carrier and handling agent.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Our service team can request cool-chain handling for pharmaceuticals, seafood, fresh produce and other perishables, subject to available facilities, packaging qualification and carrier acceptance.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods require a compliant declaration, packing, marks, labels and carrier approval. Warehouse acceptance should be arranged before cargo is delivered to the terminal.
Customs-controlled movements: Import, export, transit and bonded movements must be matched with the applicable Canadian customs process and the licensed broker or warehouse involved. Availability of a particular bonded or secure facility is confirmed case by case.
Screening and security: Cargo may require security screening or shipper/handler documentation before uplift. Our team verifies the applicable security route instead of assuming passenger-baggage procedures apply to cargo.

Facility names, storage limits, operating hours, service charges and cargo acceptance conditions can change. We confirm these items with the airline, ground handler and customs broker before issuing final delivery instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia-Pacific: Common planning priorities include mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Oceania, using nonstop or connecting services subject to seasonal schedules and cargo capacity.
North America: Canadian and United States destinations may be served directly or through airline hubs. The best routing depends on shipment dimensions, customs status, delivery city and available uplift.
Europe and other international markets: Shipments may move on direct passenger services where available or through an airline hub. Interline acceptance and transfer rules must be checked before booking.
Transit-time controls: The practical lead time includes booking confirmation, terminal cut-off, screening, export documentation, flight connection, customs release and final delivery. We provide an operational estimate only after the routing and cargo profile are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Metro Vancouver and the wider British Columbia market, with onward connections to Canadian distribution points and Pacific-facing trade lanes.
Perishables: Seafood, fresh produce, flowers and other food products may require short acceptance windows, temperature control, sanitary documentation and rapid delivery after arrival.
Technology and manufactured goods: Electronics, components, telecommunications equipment, industrial parts and high-value commercial shipments benefit from secure packaging, accurate dimensions and controlled handover.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargo: Temperature mapping, qualified packaging, data-loggers and contingency instructions should be aligned with the airline and handling provider before tender.
E-commerce and general cargo: Consolidations, apparel, samples and documents require correct shipment-level data, especially where multiple house bills are involved.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Airline cargo cut-offs are not fixed airport-wide. They vary by carrier, destination, commodity, security status and handling agent. Our team obtains the confirmed tender deadline and builds time for screening and document correction.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, permits and origin information must be consistent. Canadian export or import requirements should be reviewed with the responsible broker and the cbsa-asfc.gc.ca framework.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, dry ice, live animals and other regulated commodities require advance disclosure. Incorrect commodity descriptions can result in rejection, inspection, rebooking or penalties.
Arrival and delivery: Customs release, terminal availability, demurrage exposure, consignee identification and truck appointment requirements should be confirmed before the flight arrives. A pre-alert does not equal customs release.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, accurate piece dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and HS information to our service team before booking; do not rely on a generic description such as “parts” or “samples”.
For perishables or pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range, packaging method, logger instructions, acceptance deadline and recovery plan if the connection is missed.
For lithium batteries and other regulated goods, disclose the exact chemistry, packing instruction, net quantity and UN information at quotation stage so the carrier can approve the shipment.
When capacity is constrained, our team can compare alternative departure dates, airline hubs, Canadian gateways or a road-feeder connection, subject to customs, security and final-delivery requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Vancouver International Airport handle international export cargo?: Yes, international export cargo is routinely planned through the airport, but acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, commodity, security status, documentation and available uplift. Our team verifies the complete routing before cargo delivery.
Does United States preclearance remove the need for cargo customs clearance?: No. Preclearance facilities are not a substitute for the applicable export, import, transit or broker procedures for air cargo. Customs requirements depend on the origin, destination, commodity and transaction structure.
How early should cargo be delivered?: There is no single airport-wide deadline. The confirmed cargo cut-off may be several hours before departure and can be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, oversized pieces or shipments requiring screening. We provide the carrier-specific deadline with the booking.
Can temperature-controlled cargo be shipped through Vancouver?: It may be possible when the selected airline and handler accept the commodity and packaging. Temperature range, handover conditions, storage availability and contingency handling must be confirmed in advance; temperature control cannot be assumed from airport location alone.
What information is needed for a quotation?: Provide origin and destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, Incoterms, customs status and any dangerous-goods, live-animal, oversized or temperature-control requirements. Our service team then compares suitable airline and connection options.

Data Sources & Provenance

This module uses the supplied airport master data for the airport name, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone. Operational statements are limited to airport characteristics and compliance principles that should be reconfirmed against the shipment date, selected airline and handling provider.

Airport and local operational reference: yvr.ca
Canadian customs and border requirements: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Canadian aviation regulatory framework: tc.canada.ca
International air transport terminology and industry reference: iata.org

Flight schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, warehouse availability, customs procedures, charges and service eligibility are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items with the relevant airline, handler, broker or authority before shipment execution.