In celebration of YVR’s 80th anniversary, Vancouver Airport Authority launched a contest to find someone to live at YVR for 80 days and share the stories of the airport with the world. That’s right. Live here. Sleep here. Eat here. Shop here. For 80 consecutive days.

Vancouver resident Jaeger Mah was selected by public vote to take on the challenge. From August 17 to November 4, 2011, he has access to the people, places and behind-the-scenes spaces most have never seen. Until now.

As the official Live@YVR correspondent, Jaeger will sleep at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, live in the YVR community and tell the stories of YVR’s 23,600 employees and 400 businesses. And he can’t leave the airport’s Sea Island home for the duration of the 80 days. Not even once.

Follow along as Jaeger uncovers the stories behind YVR and shares the triumphs—and trials—of living at an airport full time.

About Jaeger Mah

Jaeger, 29, grew up in Port Alberni, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver. He is a graduate of the Vancouver Art Institute where he studied Entertainment Business and Multi Media Applications. He currently runs his own video production company, Punchline Productions. Jaeger believes that the heart of YVR is in its people and looks forward to discovering amazing stories of true love, lost baggage, furry friends, dangerous goods and gigantic jets.

About Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada’s second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) served 16.8 million passengers in 2010 and handled more than 293,000 aircraft landings and take-offs. Sixty-eight airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to 121 destinations in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. The Airport Authority is committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor.

About The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport will be a luxury “home away from home” for Live@YVR’s correspondent with floor-to-ceiling views of the runways, fully soundproofed rooms, the award-winning Globe@YVR restaurant and Jetside Bar, plus a full-service day spa and health club.