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 2023 and 2032, YLW will invest over $355 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

• 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. 

• Fortis crews are installing new gas main lines next to the Kelowna International Airport along Highway 97 and along Airport Way until August 2024. Please allow extra time when travelling to the airport and follow the instructions of traffic control and construction signage. Flaggers will be located within proximity of the work zones to direct traffic. We appreciate your patience as Fortis crews work to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible. For more information, please visit Working in your neighbourhood | FortisBC

• We are installing a geo-exchange field to support our goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. Please note that some stalls in long-term lot A will be blocked off to allow for the installation. If you are parking in long-term lot A, please respect signage and do not park in areas that are being blocked off so that this work can take place. 

Air Terminal Building (ATB) Expansion

The observation deck, located on the second level of the terminal building, is temporarily closed to the public due to construction.

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

Budget: $6.4 million