When is YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform
- 4.4848 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Outdoor plane-spotting platform beside YVR's South Terminal; construction was reported to obstruct runway views in May 2026.
Quick answers
YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform in short
When is the best time to visit YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform?
About 45 minutes.
Where is YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform?
4364 Cowley Crescent #4226, Richmond, BC V7B 1B8.
Is YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 YVR South Terminal Viewing Platform
- 2 Flying Beaver Bar & Grill · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 848 reviews
Known for
- Plane spotting
- South Terminal aircraft
- Runway views
What people say
- People like:
- Plane spotting, runway views and a relaxing atmosphere stand out.
Around Terra Nova
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time