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CYVR — Vancouver International Airport

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Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is an inbound empty-leg hub with 3,024 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $38,200.

3024 live empty legs involving CYVR

Code
CYVR
Traffic
8.9/10
Runways
4
Longest
11,500 ft
Live legs
3024

Empty-leg demand

Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) in Vancouver, Canada is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 2,170 of 3,024 live legs (72%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Bombardier Challenger 605 (Heavy Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at CYVR, accounting for about 56% of live inventory (1,705 of 3,024 legs).

The busiest live corridors at CYVR are to VHHH (60), to KSEA (38), and from YBBN (21).

Priced empty legs at CYVR center on a median ask of $38,200, with an observed range of $3,691–$588,200 (3,024 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • CYVR: 3,024 live empty legs (854 out / 2,170 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYVR: $38,200 (n=3,024).
  • Busiest corridor: to VHHH (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 605 (1,705 legs, ~56%).

Inbound repositioning into CYVR creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 3,024 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 Airport60$271,350
Outbound toKSEASeattle-Tacoma International Airport38$16,450
Inbound fromYBBNBrisbane International Airport21$376,500
Outbound toKPSPPalm Springs International Airport19$36,200
Inbound fromCYYCCalgary International Airport15$11,900
Inbound fromKEVVEvansville Regional Airport14$48,400

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet1705
Cessna Citation IIIMidsize Jet579
Learjet 75Super Light Jet213
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet103
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet89

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 3,024 live empty-leg listings — 854 departing and 2,170 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYVR?

The median ask at CYVR is $38,200 across 3,024 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 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYVR most often?

The Bombardier Challenger 605, a Heavy Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYVR, with 1,705 live listings (~56% 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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