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As Canada marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on February 22, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is announcing a new partnership with #NotInMyCity, a national movement committed to preventing and ending human trafficking in Canada. Through this collaboration, YYJ is reinforcing its dedication to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming travel environment by raising awareness, educating …
Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has once again been named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers, earning the distinction for 2026 and marking the seventh consecutive year the organization has received this designation. VAA’s recognition reflects its continued investment in organizational culture, leadership, and long-term workforce sustainability, particularly at a time when employers across British Columbia are facing …
Four W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations — BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), and W̱SÍ,ḴEM (Tseycum) — and the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), operators of Victoria International Airport (YYJ), have entered into a new Friendship Agreement that establishes a long-term, collaborative relationship based on respect (ÁTOL), cooperation (ĆȺINEUEL), and partnership (HIWESTEL). The Agreement reflects the long-standing relationship …
January 19 – February 13Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To support upcoming construction, the terminal curbside sidewalk between Departures and Arrivals will be temporarily closed during the dates and times listed above. During this time, pedestrian access will not be available along the terminal curbside between Departures and Arrivals. Please use interior …
We’re excited to welcome back our Holiday Music Program at Victoria International Airport! Throughout the holiday season, talented local musicians will be sharing festive tunes to add a little extra cheer to your journey – whether you’re arriving, heading out, or waiting to welcome loved ones home. All performances take place in the Arrivals Rotunda, …
Victoria, BC (December 12, 2025) – Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with peak passenger volumes expected between December 20 and January 5. YYJ is encouraging travellers and those picking up passengers to plan ahead, allow extra time, and stay informed as holiday demand, winter …
Victoria, BC (October 21, 2025) – Victoria International Airport (YYJ) marked its busiest quarter on record – July, August, and September 2025 – with August standing out as the busiest month ever recorded at the airport. In August, YYJ welcomed 227,613 passengers, surpassing all previous monthly totals and continuing a strong trend of record-breaking traffic …
Earlier today, an unauthorized audio message was broadcast over the public address system at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Airport staff acted quickly to shut it down. The incident was related to a cloud-based software issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank our passengers for their patience and cooperation.
Today, we pause to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. We acknowledge their strength, dignity, and resilience, and we remember the children who never came home. Victoria Airport Authority operates on the homeland of the W̱SÁNEĆ People, whose relationship to this land continues to this day. We are committed to strengthening our …
July 15, 2025Sidney, BC Victoria International Airport (YYJ) can confirm that the earlier incident involving an aircraft operated by the Victoria Flying Club has been safely resolved. The aircraft has landed and the individual involved has been apprehended by the RCMP. We thank the RCMP, NAV CANADA, the Victoria Flying Club, and our on-site teams …
