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Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport

CYVR
478
Flights/Day
14:50
Local Time
Vancouver
Timezone
14ft
Elevation
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8°C
Overcast • 6kt • 20mi • 1027.50"
Observed: 21:00 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 17:00 local time
About Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver's Pacific location brings rain and clouds but limited turbulence. Coastal mountain effects can create bumps.

Is Vancouver Airport turbulent?

Vancouver faces powerful atmospheric rivers that bring prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding. Winter 2024-2025 brought record floods as excessive rain hit the Pacific Coast. The Coast Mountains to the north can create turbulence when winds are strong. The marine climate means rain is frequent but rarely severe enough to close the airport.

  • Atmospheric rivers bring prolonged heavy rainfall
  • Coast Mountains can create turbulence in strong winds
  • Marine climate means frequent rain year-round
What is an atmospheric river?

An atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of moisture that flows from the tropical Pacific, bringing days of heavy rain. These systems can cause flooding and landslides in the Pacific Northwest. While not as violent as hurricanes, they bring sustained precipitation that can affect flight operations for multiple days.

When is the best time to fly from Vancouver?

Summer (June-August) offers the driest conditions and best mountain views. Autumn and winter bring atmospheric river events with heavy rain. Spring is variable but improving. Vancouver rarely closes for weather, but delays are more common in the wet season.

Is turbulence at Vancouver dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Vancouver?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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YMM 16:10 Local -- Forecast
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YYZ 16:40 Local -- Forecast
F8828
Flair Airlines
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AC8120
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YEG 16:45 Local -- Forecast
WS120
Westjet
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AC996
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YZT 16:45 Local -- Forecast
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1I406
15:00
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beech 1900d
15:00
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YVR YPW
8P 8P213
beech 1900d
15:00
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YVR DEN
1I582
15:00
Local
YVR YYC
AC AC7045
15:00
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YVR SLC
AC AC7037
15:00
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YVR YZT
8P 8P867
beech 1900c
15:00
Local
YVR YLW
4N 4N559
boeing 737-548
15:00
Local
YVR LAX
UA UA387
boeing 737-924(er)
15:05
Local
YVR YZT
8P 8P867
beech 1900d
15:10
Local
YVR YYC
AC AC7764
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:10
Local
YVR YMM
AC AC7790
de havilland canada dash 8-400
15:15
Local
YVR YYC
CNK5
15:15
Local
YVR YQZ
9M566
15:15
Local
YVR HND
NH NH115
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
15:15
Local
YVR YZZ
8P457
15:15
Local
YVR YWL
8P 8P579
saab 340b+
15:25
Local
YVR YZT
8P 8P867
beech 1900d
15:30
Local
YVR MUC
LH LH477
airbus a350-941
15:30
Local
YVR BFI
1I795
15:30
Local
YVR SEA
DL DL3764
embraer e175ll
15:30
Local
YVR YBL
8P 8P755
beech 1900d
15:30
Local
YVR ICN
KE KE278
15:30
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YVR YYZ
AC AC2114
15:35
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YVR SEA
DL DL3764
embraer e175ll
15:35
Local
YVR PSP
WS WS1724
boeing 737-8ct
15:35
Local
YVR YYF
8P 8P1307
saab 340b
15:40
Local
YVR LAS
F8 F81876
boeing 737 max 8
15:45
Local
YVR YEG
AC AC7780
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:45
Local
YVR YYC
WS WS118
boeing 737-7ct
15:45
Local
YVR YYC
F8802
15:45
Local
YVR YAZ
8P1611
15:45
Local
YVR AMS
KL KL682
airbus a330-203
15:55
Local
YVR YWG
F8 F8856
boeing 737 max 8
15:55
Local
YVR AMS
KL KL682
airbus a330-203
16:00
Local
YVR YLW
4N559
16:00
Local
YVR SFO
UA UA1230
16:05
Local
YVR YHM
P3482
embraer e195-e2
16:10
Local
YVR MEX
F8 F82820
boeing 737 max 8
16:10
Local
YVR YYC
AC AC8068
16:10
Local
YVR YMM
AC AC8316
16:12
Local
YVR BFI
1I679
16:15
Local
YVR YWL
8P579
16:15
Local
YVR YYZ
WS WS714
boeing 737-8ct
16:20
Local
YVR YAZ
8P1613
16:25
Local
YVR YYJ
AC AC8163
de havilland canada dash 8-400
16:25
Local
YVR ICN
TW TW532
airbus a330-223
16:30
Local
YVR DEN
UA UA2085
16:30
Local
YVR YXT
AC AC8443
de havilland canada dash 8-400
16:35
Local
YVR DEN
UA UA624
16:35
Local
YVR PHX
P3645
embraer e195-e2
16:35
Local
YVR YYD
AC AC8461
de havilland canada dash 8-400
16:40
Local
YVR YLW
AC AC8276
de havilland canada dash 8-400
16:40
Local
YVR YYZ
AC AC7329
16:45
Local
YVR YEG
F8 F8828
boeing 737 max 8
16:45
Local
YVR YEG
AC AC8120
16:45
Local
YVR YYC
WS WS120
boeing 737-8ct
16:45
Local
YVR YPW
8P 8P215
beech 1900d
16:45
Local
YVR MEX
AC AC996
boeing 737 max 8
16:45
Local
YVR YZT
8P863
16:45
Local
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AC AC218
boeing 737 max 8
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