News release

On Nov. 21, the final Kelowna International Airport (YLW) Master Plan 2045 was approved and adopted by Kelowna City Council.

In March 2015, YLW engaged SNC-Lavalin and its consultants to update the existing Master Plan 2025. The integrated team developed the new Master Plan 2045 in support of YLW’s vision to become the best mid-sized airport in North America.

“YLW is an important asset for the City of Kelowna and the entire Okanagan Valley,” said Airport Director, Sam Samaddar. “We need to plan ahead to ensure the future of YLW for upcoming generations.”

Kelowna International Airport (YLW)’s annual Winter Travel Event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to meet with air carriers, travel agents, hotels and resorts to get helpful travel tips and information on popular direct destinations, including Cuba, Mexico and the Yukon.

“We’re always happy to host this event,” said Sam Samaddar, YLW Airport Director. “It’s a great opportunity for locals to learn about new travel options from YLW and win some amazing prizes.”

New destinations, new airlines and growing passenger numbers have made 2013 a record-breaking year for Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

“This has been a tremendous year for the YLW community,” says Airport Director Sam Samaddar.  “We have a record number of airlines serving our region to a record number of destinations and we had each of the 12 months reach record breaking numbers.”

The City of Kelowna has entered in to a five-year lease agreement with Monaghan Golf Group, for the lease and operation of Shadow Ridge Golf Course, located at 3770 Bulman Road. Course operations will be passed on to the new operator on November 1, 2016 at the end of the golf season. The City acquired the property in January 2016, in support of the long-term land use strategy for the Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Skyway Group have teamed with De Simone Farms Ltd., a local produce distributor, to provide travellers with fresh, quality fruit they can take on the airplane to anywhere in Canada.

The new program, Farm to Flight, offers various in-season fruits, available for passenger purchase in YLW’s Departures Lounge gift shop, past airport security screening.