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 o Penticton o Kamloops Bus/shuttle o E-bus o Cheers o Rider Express o Kelowna Concierge Passengers are encouraged to contact their airline directly for updated flight information. Updates will continue to be provided at ylw.kelowna.ca/updates.
