Vancouver International Airport | Pier D

As a part of its 20-year $9.1 billion expansion program, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) expanded Pier D of the International Terminal Building to meet passenger growth. The first phase of this project added eight new wide-body gates, including four new fixed position gates and four remote stand operation gates. These new gates are surrounded by amenities including restaurants, bars, retail, hold rooms, and a glassed-in island forest. The total terminal expansion is nearly 300,00 ft².

Phase 1 of the Pier D Expansion project is currently projecting a 55% reduction in yearly GHG relative to National Energy Standards. Integral Group Provided mechanical, sustainability,  energy modeling, and fire protection services for this landmark project.

Opening the Pier D expansion is a milestone that we’re particularly proud of. This beautiful space reflects our unique sense of place, our commitment to reconciliation, and who we are as an airport. The new Pier D will also result in many significant benefits for our community and the economy that supports it—helping us connect more travelers and airlines to more destinations while supporting local jobs, businesses, and economic activity for our region. Congratulations and thank you to our employees, partners, and community members who helped bring this innovative project to life and into full operations. | Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO at Vancouver Airport Authority

Key Features

• Key focus on systems to reduce carbon and energy towards YVR Airport Authority’s 2030 Net Zero goals
• Mechanical systems include solar hot water heating, high-performance heat recovery, high-performance envelope, and a focus on digitization
• Art and architecture showcase the best of British Columbia, with themes of land, sea, and sky, as well as Indigenous culture
• Adds eight new gates, adding capacity and flexibility to accommodate large aircraft
• A glassed-in island forest with outdoor access, an immersive digital experience, a multifaith prayer room, yoga + quiet room, and best-in-class shopping and dining

Construction began in December 2017. After a short pause due to the impacts of COVID-19, the project was completed in January 2021 and started operations as needed in November 2021.