Vancouver International Airport, International airport in Richmond, Canada.
Vancouver International Airport is a hub in Richmond operating three separate terminal buildings and handling flights to over 100 destinations across all continents. The facility covers a large site on Sea Island and features three parallel runways serving both long-haul aircraft and regional planes.
Operations began in 1931 on a small site and grew through several construction phases that added new terminals and longer runways. The facility developed into the country's second-largest aviation center after major expansions in the 1960s and 1990s.
The name comes from the nearby city, while the architecture uses large glass panels and open halls that let in natural light. Travelers move through spaces designed with wood elements, creating a calm environment where departure and arrival halls spread across multiple levels.
The rail connection to the city center runs throughout the day at short intervals and offers a direct alternative to taxis or rental cars. Visitors find information desks in every terminal building, where staff help with orientation and onward travel.
A team of falconry experts deploys birds of prey daily to keep other birds away from the runways and ensure flight safety. This method works year-round and replaces loud mechanical deterrents with natural predators.
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