RICHMOND, BC — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has reclaimed the title of ‘Best Airport in North America’ at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

The awards, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany on April 17, 2024, is considered the world’s premier international airport awards, with honours assessed according to votes cast by more than 13 million passengers worldwide.

YVR last received ‘Best Airport in North America’ in 2021, and since that time, has successfully moved through the global pandemic with a focus on strategic priorities for the benefit of travellers, the community and the economy that supports it, says Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO at Vancouver International Airport.

“Regaining our top spot as Best Airport in North America is a result of the dedication and hard work of our employees and everyone working here at YVR to serve travellers and our community. From the team greeting people at our front doors, to those who move cargo and bags, to security staff who keep us moving safely, to those to maintain and clean our facilities – 26,000 people work at our airport each and every day with pride and purpose. This recognition belongs to them, and I want to acknowledge and thank them for all their work this past year,” said Vrooman.

In 2023, YVR served 24.9 million travellers and implemented a number of operational improvements, while increasing collaboration with government and airlines, to build resilience and deliver a more efficient, predictable travel experience. This includes delivering accessibility programs and initiatives that meet the diverse needs of travellers and employees, ranging from a new Curbside Greeting program to sign language on information boards at each departure gate.

YVR is the only airport to receive the designation of Best Airport in North America 14 times.