Continued flight cancellations at YLW
August 19, 2023
News Release
Flight cancellations continue to/from the Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to allow for aerial firefighting activities in the surrounding communities. All arriving/departing flights on Aug. 19 have been cancelled.
YLW’s priority is the safety of the Okanagan community and supporting firefighting efforts taking place.
The Province of B.C. has issued a state of emergency and is asking visitors to avoid non-essential travel to the central Interior. Those who need to travel to/from the region can still do so through:
Okanagan Airports
Bus/shuttle
Passengers are encouraged to contact their airline directly for updated flight information. Updates will continue to be provided at ylw.kelowna.ca/updates.