By Canadian Press

Pilot detained at Vancouver airport after airspace security incident halted landings

Jul 15, 2025 | 4:41 PM

RICHMOND — Vancouver International Airport says a person has been taken into custody after a “security incident” involving a small private aircraft shut down arrivals for more than half an hour.

The airport says in a statement that the incident occurred in airspace above the airport around 1:30 p.m., and that RCMP responded.

It says the aircraft landed safely and the lone occupant was taken into custody.

The airport says flights are now operating normally after a 39-minute “ground stop” for arrivals.

It says nine inbound aircraft were diverted to other airports.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025.

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