Holiday Travel Planning? Getting to and from the Airport
- December 11, 2009
Kelowna International Airport is expecting record volumes of travellers this holiday season. People travelling during the holidays should consider convenient and economical alternatives getting to and from the airport such as shuttle services, Kelowna Transit, taxi and limousine services.
Drive to 1.6 Million passenger program gets into gear - December 7, 2009
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) begins implementation of its Drive to 1.6 million passenger airport development program and enters into a contract in the amount of $3,719,314 with Cohos Evamy ...
First scheduled flight to Mexico leaves Sunday - October 29, 2009
More than 130 Okanagan residents will be on the season’s first scheduled air service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) at 7 a.m. Sunday November 1. The first flight from Mexico will land in Kelowna at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1...
Massive Airplane flies into YLW - September 24, 2009
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will welcome one of the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-124, when it arrives on Saturday September 26, 2009 at approximately 7 a.m.
Update September 26 - Antonov AN-124 at Kelowna International Airport - Photos
Aircraft Incident - September 16, 2009
A small private aircraft with one person on board has been required to perform an emergency landing, no injuries...
Caribbean Goes North Event - August 26, 2009
Two lucky people will have a chance to win a trip for two to the Caribbean, but before they can go to the Caribbean the Caribbean is coming to Kelowna...
Drive to 1.6 Million Passengers Development Program - August 24, 2009
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) passenger activity is forecast to grow to 1.6 million passengers by 2015...
Courtesy ride from the car to the Airport Terminal - August 24, 2009
Effective September 1, 2009 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily passengers needing assistance and who have parked their vehicle in the Long Term parking lot at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will be offered a free ride from their vehicle to the Terminal building...
Kelowna Airport wins International Marketing Award - August 7, 2009
Kelowna International Airport’s magazine YLW Connection has taken top spot in the Airports Council International-North America 2009 Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest. The airport also received a second place for its marketing campaign with Horizon Air...
New parking program in effect at Kelowna International Airport - April 14, 2009
Beginning April 15 drivers dropping off or picking up passengers at Kelowna International Airport can park in either the short-term or long-term lots for 15 minutes free. ..
Airport updates parking fees - March 16, 2009
Kelowna International Airport’s updated parking fees will encourage parkers to turn off engines.
The first 15 minutes airport parking in both the short- and long-term lots will be free, effective April 15, 2009. The rate change addresses airport visitors' need for short term drop-off and pick-up, while discouraging curbside idling and the ring road drive-around traffic...
Airport Advisory Committee Approved - March 10, 2009
Kelowna City Council approved six appointments to the Kelowna International Airport Advisory Committee at the Regular Council meeting held Monday March 9, 2009.
The Airport Advisory Committee includes representation from communities, in addition to Kelowna, that are also served by the Kelowna International Airport. Elected officials from member communities are appointed to the committee as representatives by their respective Local Governments...
Another record breaking year at Kelowna International Airport - January 22, 2009
Kelowna International Airport reached new lengths in 2008 with facility expansions, runway extensions and an increase in passenger numbers and passenger satisfaction results. “2008 has been a year of great achievements for this airport,” says Airport Director Sam Samaddar...