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Vancouver Island's primary gateway connecting Canada and beyond.
Opened
1939
Location
Victoria, Canada
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the primary commercial airport serving Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, located approximately 26 kilometres north of downtown Victoria in the municipality of North Saanich. It is the sixth-busiest airport in Canada by passenger volume and serves as the main air gateway to Vancouver Island.
The airport handles both domestic and transborder (U.S.) flights, with connections to major Canadian hubs including Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, as well as direct routes to several U.S. cities. It is owned and operated by the Victoria Airport Authority, a not-for-profit entity established in 1997.
The facility has undergone significant expansions over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers, with modern terminal facilities designed to reflect the character of the region. The airport also supports general aviation, cargo operations, and floatplane connections to downtown Victoria.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with separate domestic and U.S. transborder concourses, including U.S. Customs pre-clearance facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the BC Transit Route 88 airport shuttle bus, taxis, rideshare services, and rental car facilities connecting the airport to downtown Victoria.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at YYJ include Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, among other regional and seasonal carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Victoria Airport Authority took over management from Transport Canada in 1997.
- ›The airport features U.S. Customs pre-clearance, allowing passengers to clear U.S. border formalities before departure.
- ›A floatplane terminal nearby offers harbour-to-harbour service connecting to Vancouver's downtown harbour.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 19 metres (63 feet) above sea level.
- ›It is ranked among Canada's top ten busiest airports by annual passenger traffic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
