Vancouver International Airport is an international airport in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located 12 km from Downtown Vancouver. It is the second busiest airport in Canada by aircraft movements and passengers. It is a hub for Air Canada and WestJet, and an operating base for Air Transat.

The airport has won several notable international best airport awards. It won the Skytrax Best North American Airport award in 2007 and 2010 through 2019, for a record 10 consecutive years. The airport also made the list of top 10 airports in the world for the first time in 2012, rated at 9th (2012), 8th (2013), and 9th (2014) overall. YVR also retains the distinction of Best Canadian Airport in the regional results.

YVR's interior has a uniquely British Columbian theme, featuring one of the most extensive collections of Pacific Northwest Coast Native art in the world, and blues and greens to reflect the colors of the land, sea and sky. The airport uses a great deal of carpet and vast expanses of glass to let in large amounts of natural light.

South Terminal Redevelopment A complete renovation of the original YVR terminal, and now acts as the secondary terminal to serve domestic flights. Within the redesign is the all-glass wall between the terminal lobby and the secure waiting area, allowing passengers and guest to view the action on the tarmac from within the general waiting are. Other features include the enhanced commuter and tourist travel desks, passenger facilities, and new leasing opportunities . Security Upgrade Renovations In 2006 an addition to the South Terminal was designed by DGBK for the expansion of the terminal and augmentation of security spaces within the facility.