Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)
Vancouver, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYVR
IATA
YVR
City
Vancouver
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
14 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
49.1967, -123.1815
Overview
Major Pacific gateway for Canada. Beautiful mountain scenery with coastal weather challenges.
Current Weather at CYVR
Pilots flying into or out of Vancouver International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYVR 030900Z 10005KT 20SM SCT055 BKN240 18/09 A2991 RMK SC3CI4 SLP132 DENSITY ALT 400FTWind 100° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 10
Current TAF
TAF CYVR 030840Z 0309/0412 10006KT P6SM BKN240 FM031500 10010KT P6SM BKN120 BECMG 0322/0324 22008KT FM040000 22008KT P6SM BKN060 FM040600 22008KT P6SM BKN030 RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYVR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Vancouver International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYVR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYVR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Vancouver. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Vancouver International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Vancouver International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYVR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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