Security Information

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Passenger Pre-Board Screening

Regardless of your destination, all passengers are required to go through pre-board screening before going to their gate for departure.  At YVR, there are security checkpoints in the Domestic, International, U.S. and South Terminals. Passengers should follow the signs to their assigned gate, to find the closest security checkpoint.

In Canada, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is responsible for the screening of passengers and their bags at airports. Learn more about the pre-board screening process on CATSA’s website. Apart from the security checkpoint areas, please note that you may also be subject to spot check inspections within the gate lounge areas. CBSA officers regularly patrol these areas, accompanied by dogs.