FBOs at Richmond International KRIC RIC

Airport security

Vancouver maintains a broadly stable security environment, with Canada rated at the lowest advisory tier by major Western governments and no recommendation against travel. Street-level property crime and opportunistic theft represent the most relevant day-to-day risks for travelers in the city, while assaults have seen a qualitative uptick in early 2026. Canada's national terrorism threat level remains at Medium — indicating a violent act of terrorism could occur — and the Vancouver Police Department operates a dedicated public-private partnership program oriented toward terrorism resilience and threat awareness. Vancouver International Airport is a major international hub and Canada's second-busiest airport, subject to the full federal security regime administered by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Pre-board screening is mandatory for all departing passengers across domestic, international, U.S., and South Terminal departure flows, with airside access strictly controlled through Transport Canada and airport authority credentialing requirements including a Restricted Area Identity Card standard for eligible personnel. The airport is actively deploying next-generation computed tomography screening technology across all checkpoints in 2026, and routine patrols including K9 assets are maintained throughout the terminal.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: H24 — CBSA passenger operations at YVR are continuous (24 hours daily). US CBP Pre-clearance facility operates 0430–0000 (midnight) daily. CBSA Primary Inspection Line (PIL) located International Level 2. US Pre-clearance (CBP) located Level 3 Departures. Canada is one of eight airports with active US border pre-clearance. Advance Declaration (ArriveCAN) available. Commercial cargo CBSA operations also available; confirm current hours with CBSA Border Information Service (1-800-959-2036).

Ground corridor

Vancouver presents a low-to-moderate opportunistic crime risk consistent with a major Western Canadian metropolitan area; the primary threat to travellers is petty theft, pickpocketing, and vehicle break-ins, particularly in high-footfall tourist and transit areas, with no significant movement restrictions or conflict-related advisories in effect. The Sea Island airport precinct and the immediate Richmond corridor are generally low-risk; the downtown Vancouver core and transit interchange areas carry a marginally higher petty crime profile, and travellers should maintain situational awareness in busy areas during the elevated-footfall FIFA World Cup 2026 period (June–July 2026). Metered and pre-arranged ground transport from YVR is generally reliable; the automated rapid transit link to downtown is the preferred option for individuals travelling light, while those requiring door-to-door service should use pre-arranged vehicles booked through verified ground support providers rather than accepting unsolicited offers at the terminal kerb. No armed conflict, OFAC sanctions, or active movement restrictions apply to Canada.

City threat summary

Vancouver maintains a broadly stable security environment, with Canada rated at the lowest advisory tier by major Western governments and no recommendation against travel. Street-level property crime and opportunistic theft represent the most relevant day-to-day risks for travelers in the city, while assaults have seen a qualitative uptick in early 2026. Canada's national terrorism threat level remains at Medium — indicating a violent act of terrorism could occur — and the Vancouver Police Department operates a dedicated public-private partnership program oriented toward terrorism resilience and threat awareness.

Country overview

The United States maintains a stable but complex security environment in mid-2026, with allied governments including the UK FCDO and Global Affairs Canada rating it at their lowest advisory tiers while domestic conditions reflect substantially elevated political polarization, protest activity, and lone-actor violence risks. The country is simultaneously hosting major international events — including the FIFA World Cup and the America250 Semiquincentennial — that concentrate security demands across multiple cities and regions. Geographically diverse threat actors, transnational criminal organizations, and an active civil unrest landscape collectively sustain a moderate baseline threat posture for travelers and operators.

General

• ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
• TAKEOFF MINIMUMS

Departures (SID)

• COLIN EIGHT
• KALLI SEVEN (RNAV)
• KALLI SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
• LUCYL SIX (RNAV)
• LUCYL SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
• READE SEVEN
• READE SEVEN, CONT.1

Approach

• ILS OR LOC RWY 02
• ILS OR LOC RWY 16
• ILS OR LOC RWY 34
• ILS RWY 34 (CAT II - III)
• ILS RWY 34 (SA CAT I)
• RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 02
• RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 16
• RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 20
• RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 34
• RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 02
• RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 16
• RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 20
• RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 34
• VOR RWY 02
• VOR RWY 16
• VOR RWY 20
• VOR RWY 34