Dozens of Inbound and outbound planes arriving at Vancouver International Airport were delayed on Monday due to a shortage of Nav Canada resources, including flight controllers. Read More
YVR asks passengers to check their incoming flight status before coming to the airport
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Nav Canada has reduced the number of scheduled incoming flights to Vancouver International Airport on Monday afternoon.
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Arrival delays began at around 3 p.m. and continued into the evening with roughly half of incoming flights arriving on time.
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A YVR spokesperson said “air travel in the region has experienced some delays due to resource constraints at Nav Canada, Canada’s air navigation service provider.
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“We recommend that passengers check their incoming flight status with their airline before coming to the airport.”
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Nav Canada spokesperson Maryam Amini said a traffic management initiative was implemented at Vancouver International Airport on Monday “due to system capacity constraints, including traffic volume, airport managed construction, and staffing constraints.”
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“One of the tools used to safely manage airport demand is the implementation of a traffic management initiative. While we strive to minimize their use, TMIs are essential to preventing congestion and ensuring the efficient and safe use of airspace and airport infrastructure,” Amini said.
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