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Airports / Canada / YYJ
Large airport · YYJ
Victoria International Airport.
Victoria, Canada · 63 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,996 ratings
1
Operators based
63
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Victoria, CanadaELEV 63 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
1,996
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
63
Field elevation
feet above sea level
10
Nearest alternate
nm to SSW
Field standing
#110 / 229
Canada airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1996 Google ratings , ranked against 229 rated Canada fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stuart Island Airpark (SSW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Victoria International Airport (CYYJ / YYJ) sits in Victoria, Canada, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 63 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, YYJ is a home base: VIH Execujet Inc operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Stuart Island Airpark (SSW, 10 nm), Roche Harbor Airport (RCE, 12 nm), and Waldron Airstrip (WDN, 17 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from YYJ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from YYJ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security is well organized and streamlined, with enough staff to keep lines moving efficiently.”
TCD5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security is well organized and streamlined, with enough staff to keep lines moving efficiently.”
TCD5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
CYYJ
IATA
YYJ
FAA / Local
CYYJ
Elevation
63 ft
Coordinates
48.6472° N · 123.4278° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Canada fields
state range 6–3,940 ft
At 63 ft, YYJ sits lower than 94% of the 251 Canada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,000 ft
- 09/277,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/215,027 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,001 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,000 ft
YYJ's 7,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmSSWStuart Island AirparkFriday Harbor
- 12nmRCERoche Harbor AirportRoche Harbor
- 17nmWDNWaldron AirstripEastsound
- 17nmDHBDeer Harbor SPBDeer Harbor
- 18nmFRDFriday Harbor AirportFriday Harbor
- 18nmFBSFriday Harbor Seaplane BaseFriday Harbor
Location
Open the full mapCYYJ · Victoria International Airport · Victoria, Canada
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YYJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 607 nm | 1h 49m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 664 nm | 1h 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 838 nm | 2h 21m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 890 nm | 2h 28m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 894 nm | 2h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 909 nm | 2h 31m |
| Denver (DEN) | 960 nm | 2h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YYJ?
- Victoria International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YYJ?
- Victoria International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at YYJ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Victoria International Airport as a home base, including VIH Execujet Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to YYJ?
- The closest alternate is Stuart Island Airpark (SSW), about 10 nm away, followed by Roche Harbor Airport (RCE) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YYJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 49m (607 nm), San Francisco about 1h 57m (664 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 59m (678 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.