New Aircraft Hangar at Vancouver International Airport - Signature Aviation
Official title: Signature Aviation Fixed Wing Hangar
Signature Aviation wants to build a new hangar for fixed-wing aircraft at Vancouver International Airport. The facility would include maintenance bays, storage, and office space on a 13,000 square meter site. It's an expansion of their existing hangar complex at 4360 Agar Drive in Richmond.
Why This Matters
Live or work near YVR? This project means more construction activity and potentially more aircraft movements in the area. The hangar will handle charter flights and maintenance, so noise patterns could shift. A separate helicopter hangar is also planned nearby.
What Could Change
If approved, Signature Aviation could build a 3,853 square meter hangar accommodating up to two aircraft at a time. The project includes expanding the parking lot, relocating security fencing, and adding new vehicle lanes. Aircraft movements would vary based on maintenance schedules and charter flights rather than a fixed timetable.
Key Issues
- Should the hangar expansion be approved at this airport location?
- What are the environmental impacts of the construction and operation?
- How will aircraft movements affect the surrounding area?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.