Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport

CYVR

228

Flights/Day

21:58

Local Time

Vancouver

Timezone

14ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

CYVR

VFR

2°C

Clear Sky • 5kt • 20mi • 1029.90"

Observed: 05:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

19:00

CLR

22:00 PROB

0.4k

04:00

CLR

12:00

CLR

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 22:00 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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