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Passengers, visitors and members of the community may notice increased emergency response activity at and around the airport throughout the day. This may include emergency vehicles, first responders and volunteers participating in realistic exercise scenarios. This is a planned exercise. Airport operations are not affected. Full-scale exercises are an important part of YYJ’s emergency preparedness, …

September 30, 2026 September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a day to honour the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families and communities, and to reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system. For the Victoria …

Our interactive Airport Walkthrough, available on Google Maps, allows passengers to explore Victoria International Airport before they arrive. Whether you’re travelling for the first time or simply like to plan ahead, the walkthrough provides a virtual preview of key areas throughout the terminal. View the YYJ Airport Walkthrough on Google Maps This project was developed …

The Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), in partnership with the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations, is inviting First Nations artists to submit portfolios and expressions of interest for Future in Flight: Honouring Partnership through Design, a new initiative to create a visual identity for the recently signed W̱SÁNEĆ–Victoria Airport Authority Friendship Agreement. Signed in February 2026, the Friendship Agreement reflects …

RELEASE & MEDIA INVITE Victoria, BC (June 01, 2026) – Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is joining airports across Canada in recognizing National AccessAbility Week by highlighting ongoing efforts to make air travel more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all travellers.  Accessibility extends beyond physical infrastructure. It includes creating environments that support emotional comfort, cognitive ease, independence, and dignity throughout …

Connections That Move Us We’re thrilled to share the Victoria Airport Authority’s 2025 Annual Report – a story of the people, partnerships, and progress shaping the future of Victoria International Airport (YYJ). This year, our report takes flight in a new way. For the first time, alongside a limited-edition print run, it has a digital …

Victoria, BC (March 05, 2026) – Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has received the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport at Departures in North America serving under two million passengers, a global customer experience award presented by Airports Council International (ACI). This marks the fifth time YYJ has received the award, and the second …

The Victoria Airport Authority is advising the public to remain alert following reports of a cougar near ȾEṈTEN (TenTen Creek) along Willingdon Road. The BC Conservation Officer Service has been notified. Those in the area, including users of the nearby walking path, are asked to stay vigilant and use caution when outdoors – particularly between …