Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority

Mission: YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Vision: A world class sustainable hub airport Values: Safety, teamwork, accountability, and innovation Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR welcomed 26.9 million passengers and moved 365,000 tonnes of cargo in 2025. Fifty-two airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 115 non-stop destinations worldwide. In 2026 YVR was voted Best Airport in North America at the Skytrax World Airport Awards for the 15th time in 17 years. Vancouver Airport Authority is a dedicated community partner and donated more than $660,000 to 27 community organizations in 2025. YVR connects B.C. proudly to the world, acting as a global gateway for ideas, experiences, investment, people, and goods. We are a skills incubator for aviation and technology, a local marketplace for made-in-B.C. products, and a facilitator for business and economic development. We are also a place to work, eat, play, gather, learn, and share—a place of welcome, interaction, and identity for our community. Our airport is located on Sea Island, the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam people.