Security incident involving small plane temporarily diverts, grounds flights into Vancouver
British Columbia·Breaking
In a news release, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded and one person was taken into custody.
YVR says police responded, small aircraft landed safely and 1 person was arrested
CBC News ·
A small plane sits on the runway surrounded by police vehicles at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on July 15, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/CBC)
Flights were grounded at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday afternoon after what airport officials are describing as a “security incident.”
In a statement, YVR says the incident involved a small private aircraft. The airport says police responded, the aircraft landed safely, and one person was taken into custody. CBC News has contacted the RCMP for details.
The airport says flights are now operating as usual; however, there may still be some delays. Travellers are being advised to check their flight status directly with airlines.
More to come.
A small plane was involved in a ‘security incident’ at YVR International Airport on July 15, 2025. (SynSyx/Reddit)
