At least 50 flights cancelled, 53 delayed after lightning storms disrupt YVR operations

'Chaos at YVR': Thunderstorm grounds over 50 flights, flooding at airport

When thunder roars, you go indoors - and that may mean missing your flight, too. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) saw some serious action during the thunderstorm on Saturday (Aug. 22) that ran through the wee hours of Sunday morning. Over 50 flights were cancelled during the storm, and torren...

Lightning from intense thunderstorms disrupts flights, sparks wildfires

A severe and spectacular storm disrupted operations at Vancouver International Airport—leaving people on dozens of flights stuck on the tarmac until early Sunday morning.

At least 50 flights cancelled, 53 delayed after lightning storms disrupt YVR operations

The effects of overnight lightning storms continue to be felt at Vancouver International Airport, with dozens of flights cancelled or delayed Sunday.

Vancouver thunderstorms disrupt YVR flights with delays and cancellations

Flights at Vancouver International Airport continue to face disruptions Sunday after significant overnight thunderstorms forced airfield operations to stop for several hours.YVR said lightning near...