Public Notice

YVR Taxiway A Extension – Public Comments Invited 

June 23, 2023 – Transport Canada must determine whether the proposed YVR Taxiway A Extension project, located in Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, B.C, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

To help inform this determination, Transport Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public. 

Written comments must be submitted by July 23, 2023 to: 

TC Pacific Environmental Programs 
Transport Canada 
Email: PACEnvironment-environnement@tc.gc.ca 

The Proposed Project 

Vancouver Airport Authority is proposing to extend Taxiway A and construct a new Taxiway A7 at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. The project consists of constructing and operating new aircraft taxiways and a new vehicle roadway to improve operational efficiencies and safety for aircraft maneuvering on the south airfield.