| IATA/ICAO CODE: |
YVR/CYVR |
| CITY: |
Vancouver |
| PROVINCE: |
BC |
| COUNTRY: |
Canada |
AIRPORT CONTACT
Information updated by the airport
3/2008
Name:
|
Mark Christopher Cheng |
Title:
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Superintendent Noise Abatement & Air
Quality – Vancouver Airport Authority |
| Airport: |
Vancouver International Airport |
Address:
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P.O. Box 23750
Airport Postal Outlet
Richmond, B.C. V7B 1Y7 |
Phone:
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+1 604 276 6396
+1 604 207 7097 Noise Line
+1 604 207 7022 Operations |
| Fax: |
+1 604 276 6699
OPERATIONS (24 hours) +1 604 276-6099 |
Email:
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Mark Cheng
mark_cheng@yvr.ca |
| Airport Web Site:
www.yvr.ca |
ELEVATION: 8 ft.
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RUNWAY INFORMATION
|
| Orientation |
Length (ft)
|
Displaced
Threshold (ft)
|
Glide Slope(deg)
|
Width (ft)
|
| 08R/26L |
11,500
|
-
|
3
|
200
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| 08L/26R |
9940
|
-
|
3
|
200
|
| 12/30 |
7300
|
-
|
3
|
200
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Some Facts
North Runway (08L/26R) Operating Conditions
The opening of the north runway (08L/26R) in Nov-1996 represented
a culmination of 50 years of planning including a lengthy independent
environmental review process. In 1976, the Parallel Runway Project
was first referred to an Environmental Assessment Panel and the
most recent environmental review commenced in 1989 when the Minister
of the Environment referred the project for review and reactivated
the Environmental Assessment Panel. Following community open houses,
consultations, and briefings held throughout 1989 and 1990, an
Environmental Impact Statement was produced in 1990 and provided
for public review. The independent Environmental Assessment and
Review Process (EARP) Panel held public hearings in early 1991
and produced their final report in August of the same year. The
EARP Panel recommended to the Ministers of Transport and Environment
that the Parallel Runway Project be allowed to proceed and made
22 recommendations regarding environmental issues, 10 of which
were related to noise mitigation measures. The Minister of Transport
approved the Parallel Runway Project in June 1992 and responded
to the Panel recommendations. By Nov-1996 all 22 environmental
commitments imposed by the Minister of Transport were met.
Several of the Minister's commitments related to strict operating
conditions for the runway, including:
- no operations from 10:00pm to 7:00am (2200-0700);
- use is primarily for arrivals which are less noisy than departures,
however departures of Chapter 3 (Stage 3) jet and non-jet aircraft
are permitted when traffic demand approaches capacity limits,
such as during peak times;
- departure of the older noisier technology Chapter 2 (Stage
2) jet aircraft are not permitted; and
- landings are conducted in the least noisy configuration possible
with minimal use of reverse thrust for braking consistent with
safe operating procedures.
Exemptions for emergencies and airfield maintenance (including
snow removal) are permitted.
To date, the north runway has been operated in accordance with
these conditions.
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NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
APPLICATION
These procedures apply to JET AIRCRAFT unless noted otherwise.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
JET AIRCRAFT
Use VNAP A only, and follow assigned SID to 3,000' BPOC.
Departure of ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 2 or FAA FAR Part 36 Stage
2 certified aircraft on Rwys 08L and 26R not permitted. Runway
08R between 2300-0600 local; aircraft on westerly routes follow
assigned SID to 2000 ft. before proceeding on course.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
IFR APPROACHES & PUBLISHED VISUAL APPROACHES
Use low power/drag profiles consistent with safe operating procedures,
conforming to published visual approaches and as directed by ATC.
VFR APPROACHES
Conform to published VTA routes and as directed by ATC.
REVERSE THRUST - LANDING
Consistent with safe operating procedures:
Rwys 08L & 26R: use minimal reverse thrust. All other Rwys:
use idle reverse thrust 2200-0700.
ALTITUDE RESTRICTION
1). Exclusive of the Departure and Arrival procedures, no departing
or arriving
aircraft shall operate over the City at less than 5000' ASL (8000'
between 2300-
0700 local time - except aircraft operating on published RNAV
STAR).
2). The City is defined as that area lying between the South
Arm of the Fraser
River and the North Shore of Burrard Inlet and from Point Gray
to the Eastern
boundary of the Vancouver Control Zone.
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CONTINUOUS DESCENT ARRIVAL
(CDA)
Per NAV Canadia:
In Canada we have 20 airports with RNAV STARS which are basically
constant descent arrivals into the terminal areas (from assigned
FL to below 5000’). Depending on the traffic, there would
be no restrictions until landing.
At our major and secondary airports, CDAs are used at all times
for descent to the terminal (from assigned FL to below 10,000
and below – The constant descent is then revised by ATC
depending on traffic, metering requirements, aircraft equipage).
At most secondary airports and tertiary airports, aircraft are
cleared for the approach. This is basically a CDA controlled by
the pilot until landing, unless ATC needs to apply a restriction
(level off) due to inbound/outbound IFR traffic (assuming no surveillance
capability).
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AIRPORT CURFEWS
Process for Requesting
Approvals for Night Restricted Operations at Vancouver International
Airport (document) April 2007
| NIGHT RESTRICTIONS (LOCAL TIME)
1). 0001-0600: Departure of ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 2 or FAA
FAR
Part 36 Stage 2 certified JET AIRCRAFT 34,000 kg and over not
permitted.
2). 0001-0700: Departure/Arrival of JET AIRCRAFT cargo, air
carrier scheduled and charter flights require the prior approval
of YVRAA OPERATIONS.*
3). 2200-0700: Departure/Arrival of ALL AIRCRAFT on Rwys 08L
& 26R
not permitted.**
4). 2200-0700: Local training flights not permitted.
*YVRAA OPERATIONS may permit exemptions for emergencies and
airfield
maintenance, as well as for delays experienced at Vancouver
Intl,
such as for weather, mechanical or ATC. YVRAA OPERATIONS will
provide log numbers with exemptions or approvals. Tel: 604-207
7022,
Fax: 604-276-6099 (24 hours).
**YVRAA OPERATIONS may permit exemptions for emergencies and
airfield maintenance.
*YVRAA OPERATIONS may permit exemptions for emergencies and airfield
maintenance, as well as for delays experienced at Vancouver Intl,
such as for weather, mechanical or ATC. YVRAA OPERATIONS will
provide log numbers with exemptions or approvals. Tel: 604-207
7022,
Fax: 604-276-6099 (24 hours).
**YVRAA OPERATIONS may permit exemptions for emergencies and airfield
maintenance. |
PREFERENTIAL RUNWAYS
| ALL AIRCRAFT |
OPERATION |
PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY DETERMINATION (ORDER)
|
| LOCAL TIME |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
| 1). 0600-2300 |
Departure |
26L,26R*
|
08R,08L*,12
|
30
|
12
|
| One direction flow |
Arrival |
26R,26L,12
|
08L,08R,12
|
30
|
12
|
| 2). 2300-0600 |
Departure |
26L
|
30
|
|
|
| Two direction flow |
Arrival |
08R
|
12
|
|
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Note: *Assigned during peak periods only.
Limiting factors include: physical condition of surfaces; effective
crosswind component not to exceed 25 knots; and effective tailwind
component is less than 5 knots. |
OPERATING QUOTA - NONE
ENGINE RUN-UP RESTRICTIONS
| Maintenance engine run-ups for ALL AIRCRAFT require prior approval
from YVRAA OPERATIONS. Guidelines are contained in the Airside Operations
Directives, Aircraft Engine Run-ups. |
APU OPERATING RESTRICTIONS - NONE
NOISE BUDGET RESTRICTIONS - NONE
NOISE SURCHARGE - NONE
NOISE MITIGATION/LAND
USE PLANNING PROGRAM INFORMATION
|
Type of Program
|
Date Implemented
|
Status
|
| Sound Insulation (Residences and Public
Buildings) |
-
|
unknown |
| Purchase Assurance for Homeowners Located
Within the Airport Noise Contours |
-
|
unknown |
| Avigation Easements |
-
|
unknown |
| Zoning Laws |
-
|
unknown |
| Real Estate/Property Disclosure Laws |
-
|
unknown |
| Acquire Land for Noise Compatibility to
date |
-
|
unknown |
| Population within each noise contour level
relative to aircraft operations |
-
|
unknown
|
| Airport Noise Contour Overlay Maps |
-
|
unknown |
| Total Cost of Noise Mitigation Programs
to Date |
-
|
unknown
|
| Source of Noise Mitigation Program Funding
for Aircraft Noise |
-
|
unknown |
NOISE MONITORING
SYSTEM
Map with noise monitor locations 2005
Noise Monitoring Terminals Coordinates
| Between 1987 and 1995, a Brüel & Kjaer
Noise Monitoring System with nine noise monitoring terminals (NMTs)
was used to monitor noise levels in the community. In early 1995,
the new Airport Noise Monitoring & Flight Tracking System, developed
by Lochard was installed to replace the Brüel & Kjaer system.
There are currently 16 NMTs connected to the System and the
locationsof the NMTs are illustrated in Figure 1. The Airport
Noise Monitoring & Flight Tracking System connects to NMTs
and Nav Canada's RAMP radar using modems and the System can be
accessed from any Airport Authority desktop PC.
The System measures noise continuously and automatically correlates
noise events captured at the NMTs with near-by aircraft. This
permits a determination of the aircraft noise contribution in
the community at the NMTs. In addition, the System integrates
all
necessary analysis tools that were once separate, including noise
monitoring, aircraft flight track investigations, statistical
analysis, weather analysis, complaint investigation, mapping,
and reporting.
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FLIGHT TRACK
MONITORING SYSTEM
| The airport has a flight tracking system. See information
under Noise Monitoring System |
NOISE LEVEL LIMITS - NONE
CHAPTER 2 RESTRICTIONS
| Chapter 2 airplanes >75,000 lbs are banned from operating
in Canada except for those aircraft authorized by the Minister of
Transport (northern exemptions). |
CHAPTER 2 PHASEOUT
The phase out of Chapter 2 airplanes >75,000 in
Canada was complete as of April 1, 2002. Those airplanes are ban
from operating in Canada with the exception of a very limited number
of exemptions for aircraft operating to northern and remote locations.
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CHAPTER 3 RESTRICTIONS
| See Noise Abatement Procedures and airport curfews above. |
COMMENTS
Canadian Aviation Regulations
Noise Operating Criteria
602.105 No person shall operate an aircraft at or in the vicinity
of an aerodrome except in accordance with the applicable noise abatement
procedures and noise control requirements specified by the Minister
in the Canada Air Pilot or Canada Flight Supplement, including the
procedures and requirements relating to
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(a) preferential runways;
(b) minimum noise routes;
(c) hours when aircraft operations are prohibited or restricted;
(d) arrival procedures;
(e) departure procedures;
(f) duration of flights;
(g) the prohibition or restriction of training flights;
(h) VFR or visual approaches;
(i) simulated approach procedures; and
(j) the minimum altitude for the operation of aircraft in the
vicinity of the aerodrome.
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| 602.106 (1) Subject to subsection (2),
no person shall operate a subsonic turbojet aeroplane that has a
maximum certificated take-off weight of more than 34,000kg (74,956
pounds) on take-off at a noise restricted runway set out in column
II of an item of the table to this section at an aerodrome set out
in column I of that item, unless there is on board |
(a) a certificate of airworthiness indicating that the aeroplane
meets the applicable noise emission standards;
(b) a certificate of noise compliance issued in respect of the
aeroplane; or
(c) where the aeroplane is not a Canadian aircraft, a document
issued by the state of registry that specifies that the aeroplane
meets the applicable noise emission requirements of that state.
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(2)Subsection (1) does not apply
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(a) to the extent that it is inconsistent with any obligation
assumed by Canadan in respect of a foreign state in a treaty,
convention or agreement;
(b) where the pilot in command of an aircraft has declared an
emergency; or (c) where an aircraft is operated on
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(i) an air evacuation operation,
(ii) any other emergency air operation, or
(iii) a departure from an aerodrome at which it was required
to land because of an emergency.
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TABLE
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Column I |
Column II |
| Item |
Aerodrome |
Noise Restricted Runways
for Take-off |
|
| 1 |
Vancouver International Airport |
08L, 08R, 12, 26R |
| 2 |
Calgary International Airport |
07,10,16,25,28 |
| 3 |
Edmonton City Center(Blatchford Field) |
All runways |
| 4 |
Edmonton International Airport |
12 |
| 5 |
Winnipeg International Airport |
13,18 |
| 6 |
Hamilton Airport |
06 |
| 7 |
Toronto/Lester B. Peterson International |
06L, 06R, 15 |
| 8 |
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International |
32 |
| 9 |
Montreal International Airport (Dorval)
|
All runways |
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