Vancouver airport posts record Q1 passenger volumes

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) logged its strongest first quarter on record, welcoming 6.368 million passengers from January through March 2026. The figures signal sustained recovery momentum, surpassing the previous Q1 record of 6.103 million set in 2025 and outpacing pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Analysts attribute the surge to robust leisure and business travel demand across the Pacific region.