Vancouver Airport Observation Area
Vancouver Airport Observation Area is completely free and offers interactive displays along with a good view of the airport
The Vancouver Airport Observation Area is a feature at Vancouver Airport, offering non-passengers a place where they can enjoy viewing aircraft operations and flights in and out of the airport. Aviation buffs and kids will especially enjoy spending some time here and there is no admission fee.
With over 5000 square feet, this area has seats for over 150 people. Over 130 linear feet of floor to ceiling windows provide an expansive view across the west side of the busy airport. Complimentary telescopes by the windows are great for catching up close views of the arriving and departing aircraft. A large interactive model of the airport, and interactive touch-screen kiosks provide all kinds of interesting information about the development of Vancouver International Airport and its day to day operations. There are also stations where you can listen to the live communications between Air Traffic Control and the aircraft that are operating in the area.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoVancouver Airport Observation Area Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: 3211 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada
Phone: (604) 207-7077
Official Website: Vancouver Airport Observation Area
Vancouver Airport Observation Area Reviews
Rated out of 5
Nice quiet place. I enjoyed the view, and every lunch and dinner here alone.
T T - a year ago
A quiet area of refuge. The Public Observation Area overlooks the tarmac, and is not intended to be some grandiose panorama introducing Vancouver to tourists, and that's kind-of the whole point. Airport staff and travellers in-the-know come up here to eat their lunch in peace, away from the madness of check-in and the gates.
James H - 2 years ago
Good view whileyou eat food?
Oliver Barbour (World Plane Enthusiast) - 6 months ago
I love to observe the public here
Master Jedi Luke (The Bodacious Dark Walrus) - 3 months ago
Really neat spot to plane watch with food options
Alex Andjelkovic - a year ago
Directions
| SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Canada LIne | YVR Airport Station | 1 MInute |
How to get to Vancouver Airport Observation Area by SkyTrain
Follow the signs to the main terminal. The Observation Deck located on Level 4 of the Domestic Terminal
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Interactive model of the Vancouver International Airport -
View from the YVR Observation Area cc licensed photo abdallahh
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