Signature Aviation Helicopter Hangar

Signature Aviation is proposing to construct and operate a new helicopter hangar at 4360 Agar Drive, Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C. This new facility is an expansion of their existing hangar facilities at the same address. The proposed hangar   building  has approximately 2,600 square meters of floor space over one and half floors. The total project area is approximately 4700 m2. The new hangar building will include helicopter storage and maintenance area, as well as office spaces. New facilities will include the new hangar building, new security fence including relocation of primary security line (PSL), parking lot expansion, landscaping, new vehicle lanes and pathways, utilities   and site services. The hangar is intended to be used for helicopters dedicated to air ambulance use and will be utilized for aircraft maintenance and storage. Operations will occur on an as needed basis, with air ambulance helicopters dispatched and returning according to demand. The hangar will have capacity for up to three helicopters. Daily aircraft movements will therefore vary as the facility supports emergency and maintenance activities. Full time support staff will be on site, and pilots may also be accommodated on the premises to assist with air ambulance and evacuation procedures as needed.

 

The site is currently occupied by pavement (parking lot) and vacant grass lawn.

 

Signature Aviation is also planning to construct a fixed-wing hangar located north-east of the helicopter hangar. The two hangars are being assessed as separate projects.

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Latest update

January 14, 2026 – The Vancouver Airport Authority 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 - January 14, 2026
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - August 15, 2025

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

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-08-15

  • Proponent

    Signature Aviation

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Airport Authority

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89822

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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