Construction at YLW

YLW is expanding the airport to better meet the needs of our growing region. Our multi-year expansion plans include our largest terminal expansion to date, fully serviced lots for light industrial and commercial business, new parking options, safety and sustainability upgrades, and much more.

Between 2024 and 2033, YLW will invest over $422 million in upgrades to airport infrastructure. This is funded through airport revenues and Airport Improvement Fees and is not funded by tax dollars.

Construction Updates

• Beginning Thursday, October 3 through to the expected completion at the end of November, construction will be occurring in the short-term parking lot to relocate exit and entry gates as well as to create additional curb and bus parking. There will be minimal impact to motorists. Please obey safety personnel and signage in place. 

  The relocation of exit and entry of the short-term parking lot will be completed in two phases:

  • Week of Oct. 28 – New exit from the short-term parking lot
  • Week of Nov. 4 – New entrance to the short-term parking lot

• Tim Hortons in the departures lounge is currently closed to allow for the next phase of the ATB Expansion construction. Passengers departing YLW can enjoy Bright Jenny coffee at the departures lounge gift shop.

Air Terminal Building (ATB) Expansion

Passengers will see changes to parking in long-term lot A, restricted access into the terminal building from the south end of the building (departures), and demolition work in the security screening area. Throughout this three-year construction project, there will be additional temporary impacts to existing amenities in the departures lounge. Guests to YLW should expect minor changes to how they move through the terminal building and may experience some construction noise. Passengers are asked to follow new wayfinding signage.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ATB EXPANSION PROJECT

2024 Airside Pavement Rehabilitation Program

A multiphase airside pavement rehabilitation project is in place at Kelowna International Airport to ensure continued operation of the airport. The first phase - construction of a new taxiway - was completed in early July 2024. The new Taxiway Golf will reduce congestion on the airfield, minimize delays, and improve airport operations. 

The next phase is the rehabilitation of three existing taxiways. This work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2024. 

Budget: $6.4 million