Flying in Vancouver, Canada
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Vancouver — the nearest is Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome (CYHC), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 16h 02m of daylight at midsummer down to about 7h 58m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Vancouver
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome
Vancouver International Airport
Boundary Bay Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport
Langley Airport
Squamish Airport
Mount Belcher Heliport
Nanaimo Airport
Abbotsford International Airport
Orcas Island Airport
Bellingham International Airport
Victoria International Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 03:59–20:01 | 16h 02m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:01–15:59 | 7h 58m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11.7°C / 53°F | 5.3°C / 42°F | 18 km/h | 42% |
| Summer | 21.7°C / 71°F | 14.5°C / 58°F | 17 km/h | 21% |
| Autumn | 13.4°C / 56°F | 8°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 47% |
| Winter | 5.7°C / 42°F | 1.1°C / 34°F | 18 km/h | 63% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Vancouver, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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