As a community-based, not-for-profit organization, it is Vancouver International Airport Authority's mandate to be a leader in economic growth for the benefit of the people and communities of British Columbia. The Airport Authority has no shareholders and receives no government funding, guarantees or subsidies and all earnings are re-invested in airport development and service improvements.

Revenue
The Airport Authority has three main sources of revenue - fees paid by the airlines, revenues from concessions and parking, and the airport improvement fee. Airline charges in the form of landing and terminal fees account for approximately 35% of total revenues. Revenue from concessions, parking and other rentals make up around 38%, with the remaining 27% coming from the airport improvement fee.

Airport Improvement Fee (AIF)
Passenger terminal charges are the established and accountable mechanism in Canada and around the world for funding airport infrastructure.

Vancouver International Airport Authority began collecting the AIF in 1993 to help finance capital expansion and improvements to YVR. Passengers departing YVR have been paying $5 for travel within B.C. and the Yukon, $15 for travel to other destinations.

Expenses
Vancouver International Airport Authority manages and operates YVR under the provisions of a long-term lease with the federal government. The Airport Authority is responsible for the maintenance and development of the airport's facilities including the terminal buildings, runways and the roads and bridges leading to the airport.