Victoria International Airport (CYYJ)
Large airport · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Victoria International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYJ |
| IATA | YYJ |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°38'50" W 123°25'40" 48.64720, -123.42779 |
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,027 ft (1532 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Victoria International Airport at a glance
Victoria International Airport is a large airport in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as YYJ. The field elevation of 63 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Victoria International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Airport | KFHR | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Orcas Island Airport | KORS | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Nanaimo Airport | CYCD | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Boundary Bay Airport | CZBB | 57 km (31 NM) |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | KCLM | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Victoria International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 63 ft field elevation of Victoria International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Victoria International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Victoria International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Victoria International Airport is CYYJ, and its IATA code is YYJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Victoria International Airport above sea level?
Victoria International Airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Victoria International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6472, -123.4278 — in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Friday Harbor Airport, about 33 km away.
Does CYYJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Victoria International Airport?
Victoria International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.