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CYVR — Vancouver International Airport

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Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is an outbound empty-leg hub with 800 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $41,950.

800 live empty legs involving CYVR

Code
CYVR
Traffic
8.9/10
Runways
4
Longest
11,500 ft
Live legs
800

Empty-leg demand

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 597 of 800 live legs (75%) leave CYVR, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at CYVR are to VHHH (77), to KSEA (38), and from KLAX (28).

Priced empty legs at CYVR center on a median ask of $41,950, with an observed range of $4,400–$588,200 (800 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at CYVR is led by Bombardier Challenger 604 (Heavy Jet) (345 legs), with Hawker 900XP, Cessna Citation Longitude also active.

Key takeaways

  • CYVR: 800 live empty legs (597 out / 203 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYVR: $41,950 (n=800).
  • Busiest corridor: to VHHH (77 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 604 (345 legs, ~43%).

Outbound empty legs leaving CYVR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 800 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toVHHHHong Kong International Airport77$246,300
Outbound toKSEASeattle-Tacoma International Airport38$16,450
Inbound fromKLAXLos Angeles International Airport28$33,950
Inbound fromCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport24$59,400
Inbound fromYBBNBrisbane International Airport21$376,500
Outbound toCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport14$46,600

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet345
Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet74
Cessna Citation LongitudeSuper Midsize Jet48
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet18
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet18

Airport facts

IATA
YVR
ICAO
CYVR
City
Vancouver
Country
Canada
Type
large airport
Elevation
14 ft
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,500 ft
Traffic score
8.9 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
yvr.ca

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
08R/26L11,500 ft200 ftASPYes
08L/26R9,940 ft200 ftCONYes
13/317,300 ft200 ftCONYes
XX/26A3,500 ft75 ftCONNo

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FAQ

How active is CYVR for empty legs?

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) has 800 live empty-leg listings — 597 departing and 203 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYVR?

The median ask at CYVR is $41,950 across 800 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYVR?

The strongest live corridor at CYVR is to VHHH (Hong Kong International Airport), with 77 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYVR most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 604, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYVR, with 345 live listings (~43% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Vancouver International Airport?

The primary code for Vancouver International Airport is CYVR.

Where is CYVR airport located?

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) is in Vancouver, Canada.

What is the ICAO code for YVR?

The ICAO code for Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is CYVR.

What is the longest runway at CYVR?

The longest runway at Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) is 11,500 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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