JUNE 2009
Real-time flight and noise monitoring information
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n another airport “first,” YVR has
menu options, anyone with access to
operations and the complex airspace
launched WebTrak, a new online flight
the Internet can replay historical flight
around YVR.
tracking and noise monitoring tool.
activity within the past 30 days, locate
Developed in cooperation with NAV
WebTrak for YVR allows residents to
their residence on the map to determine
CANADA, the company responsible
see for themselves flight activity over
the distance from aircraft in flight, and,
for providing air navigation services
much of Metro Vancouver. Using radar
if they wish, register a comment or
throughout Canada, WebTrak for YVR
data received from NAV CANADA and
concern about a particular flight.
is the latest component of the Airport Authority’s current Airport Noise and
noise data collected at 20 noise monitoring
The Airport Authority recognizes
terminals stationed throughout Metro
that noise associated with air travel
Vancouver, WebTrak displays a map of the
can have an impact on surrounding
For more than 10 years, the Airport
region and current flight and noise activity.
communities. By putting flight and
Authority has been using leading-edge
The WebTrak tool shows what kind of aircraft is coming or going, its speed, altitude and noise level.
A simple visual key identifies aircraft type,
noise information at the public’s
monitoring systems to measure and
respond to questions and concerns from
elevation and noise level, and whether the
fingertips
the
quantify noise associated with air travel
the community. The goal? To balance the
The WebTrak tool is available through
aircraft is arriving or departing.
Airport Authority hopes to promote
at YVR, identify trends, monitor aircraft
community’s desire for safe, convenient
the Noise Management section on
greater understanding of their aircraft
operations and mitigation strategies, and
24-hour air travel with enjoyable urban
www.yvr.ca.
With
easy-to-use
features
and
through
WebTrak,
Stop over in Vancouver with Air Canada
Operations Monitoring System.
living for YVR’s neighbours.
Bringing the Best of British Columbia to YVR
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s part of the Airport Authority’s plans to welcome the world during the 2010 Winter Games,
they have commissioned 15 community showcase films from cities across British Columbia to highlight the best of the province. The 15 short films will be shown on select video screens throughout YVR and online at YVRConnections.com leading up to and during the Games period. The following B.C. communities have been invited to participate in the program. With direct flights to YVR, each community provides visitors with a gateway to the various regions of
Paul Levy, vice president, 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games Planning for Vancouver Airport Authority, on his recent visit to Penticton to announce the community video program.
the Province: Campbell River; Castlegar;
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Cranbrook; Fort St. John; Kamloops;
new stopover program offered
destination. The stopover program
Kelowna; Nanaimo; Penticton; Port
Airport of the 2010 Winter Games, YVR
by Air Canada may be just the
offers a great selection of hotels in both
Hardy; Prince George; Prince Rupert;
has the unique opportunity to showcase
ticket for visiting family, friends
cities, and travellers can even opt for
Terrace; Tofino; Victoria; and Williams
the province and country to the 10
or colleagues who have connection times
a second Canadian stopover on return
Lake.
million-plus visitors expected to pass
longer than six hours.
flights.
The Air Canada Stopover program
The Airport Authority will provide
The Canadian break comes at no
2009 and March 2010.
hotel
sorship to film and edit a three-minute
No matter where these travellers fly
two consecutive flights and enhance
accommodation is free with an Air
promotional video about their commu-
from or what language they speak, the
their travel experience with one night
Canada Executive Class or Latitude ticket;
nity that welcomes the world to British
Airport Authority wants them to know
of hotel accommodation—at no cost or
for those travelling on Tango and Tango
Columbia. Throughout this month, mem-
they have arrived in British Columbia
for a flat fee.
Plus tickets, a minimal fee applies.
bers of the Airport Authority’s executive
and at the host city of the 2010 Winter
with
team will make announcements and
Games, and these 15 community
for
those
and
each community with a $10,000 spon-
additional
And
cost
travellers
Airport,
connections under six hours, Air
cheque presentations in each of the 15
showcase videos will help the Airport
Air Canada’s two main hubs, the
Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges offer
communities. Filmmakers in each of
Authority do just that.
program allows passengers travelling
comfort and relaxation at most major
the participating communities will be
For more information on YVR’s
internationally the opportunity to break
Canadian airports, including YVR. For
selected with the help of local Spirit of
network of British Columbia destinations,
up their journey and explore a bit of
more information, visit the Air Canada
BC Community Committees.
visit the Flight Information section of
Canada while en route to their final
website at www.aircanada.com.
Pearson
International
* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
As B.C.’s airport, and the Official
YVRConnections.com Page
through the airport between October
allows travellers to make the most of
Available at YVR and Toronto’s
airfare
inside:
www.yvr.ca.
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