Empty-leg hub

CYVR — Vancouver International Airport

CanadaVancouver

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is an inbound empty-leg hub with 2,112 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $29,600.

2112 live empty legs involving CYVR

Empty-leg demand

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,503 of 2,112 live legs (71%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at CYVR is led by Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) (785 legs), with Gulfstream G150, Gulfstream GIV-SP also active.

Empty legs leaving CYVR concentrate toward KLAX, VHHH, CYYC.

Priced empty legs at CYVR center on a median ask of $29,600, with an observed range of $1,857–$406,700 (2,112 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • CYVR: 2,112 live empty legs (609 out / 1,503 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYVR: $29,600 (n=2,112).
  • Busiest corridor: to KLAX (63 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (785 legs, ~37%).

Inbound repositioning into CYVR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 2,112 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKLAXLos Angeles International Airport63$37,100
Outbound toVHHHHong Kong International Airport60$271,350
Outbound toCYYCCalgary International Airport57$18,200
Inbound fromKMLIQuad City International Airport49$56,800
Inbound fromCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport38$65,000
Inbound fromEDDFFrankfurt Airport28$155,000

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet785
Gulfstream G150Light Jet441
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet129
Bombardier Global 6000Ultra Long Range97
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range95

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
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

Nearby airports

FAQ

How active is CYVR for empty legs?

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) has 2,112 live empty-leg listings — 609 departing and 1,503 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYVR?

The median ask at CYVR is $29,600 across 2,112 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 KLAX (Los Angeles International Airport), with 63 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYVR most often?

The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYVR, with 785 live listings (~37% 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

Search live empty-leg departures involving CYVR on EmptyJet.

Search from CYVR