South Airport Cargo Development Project

The Vancouver Airport Authority and Transport Canada are proposing to upgrade facilities to improve cargo operations at the South Airport at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The South Airport Cargo Development Project involves expansion and upgrade of aircraft Apron II, preparation of a site for a future warehouse and relocation and upgrades to portions of Inglis Drive, Cowley Crescent, and the South Airport Parking Lot. The total project area is approximately 170,000 m2, combining both airside land (aircraft Apron II and the warehouse development site) and groundside land (roadways and South Airport Parking Lot).

 

Aircraft Apron II will be expanded by approximately 35,000 m2 to accommodate parking for up to four B-777-sized aircraft and will require new pavement surfaces and subsurface utilities. A site will be prepared for a future warehouse with demolition of three existing buildings, demolition of paved areas and relocation of utilities. Upgrades to Inglis Drive include relocation of the road from the crest of the dyke to the north of the dyke. Multiuse paths and new utilities will be added to Inglis Drive. The exiting South Terminal Parking Lot will be modified and upgraded with changes to layout and addition of new parking spaces, upgrades to utilities, and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. New roadways will be added from Cowley Crescent to aircraft Apron II to meet the intersection of Inglis Drive and Agar Drive, along with additional driveways and lot entrances. In total, approximately 1,600 m of new roadways will be constructed.

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Latest update

July 30, 2025 – The Vancouver Airport Authority and Transport Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - July 30, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - December 16, 2024

Contacts

Climate and Environment
PO Box 44638 YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1W2
Email: Environment@yvr.ca


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  • Location

    • Vancouver International Airport (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Airport and Airfields
    • Highways and Roads

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-12-16

  • Proponent

    Vancouver Airport Authority

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Airport Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89117

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