Airport

Last year, Hope Air was able to facilitate 10,251 travel arrangements for Canadians in medical need. (Hope Air/Special to The News)

Give Hope Wings fundraiser cleared for takeoff at B.C. regional airports

Western leg of Hope Air fundraising campaign starts at Pitt Meadows airport on June 10

 

Vernon Snowflakes pilots fly in formation as they approach the Shuswap Regional Airport in Salmon Arm. The Snowflakes will be appearing at the Shuswap Regional Airport Open House and Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sunday, June 25. (Contributed)

Celebration of airplanes and emergency responders returning to Salmon Arm airport

Shuswap Regional Airport Open House and Emergency Preparedness Expo to take place June 25

 

Vernon Okanagan Landing resident Kerry Hutter caught video of what appears to be some kind of fighter jet making an unscheduled fly-by over Vernon Friday, May 19. (Kerry Hutter screen photo)

VIDEO: Military plane buzzes Vernon – 5 times

City not told of any fly-by from any military branch; flew past Vernon Airport

 

(Canadian Forces Snowbirds/Facebook)

Snowbirds fly over Penticton, make unscheduled pit stop in Kelowna

Canadian Forces planes on way to Moose Jaw from Comox

(Canadian Forces Snowbirds/Facebook)
This WestJet airplane had to make an emergency landing at YLW on March 2 after an engine fire. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Crew heard ‘loud bang’ before emergency landing in Kelowna: TSB

Transportation Board releases more details on Westjet flight that had to land at YLW

This WestJet airplane had to make an emergency landing at YLW on March 2 after an engine fire. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
(Brittany Webster/Capital News)
(Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Departure board at Northwest Regional Airport on April 13 at 3:43 p.m. showing cancelled flights due to volcanic ash from an eruption in Russia. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

Russian volcanic eruption disrupts flights to and from northwest B.C.

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted Tuesday, wrecking havoc on air travel internationally

Departure board at Northwest Regional Airport on April 13 at 3:43 p.m. showing cancelled flights due to volcanic ash from an eruption in Russia. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Kelowna International Airport. (Black Press file photo)

LynxAir linking Kelowna and Toronto with new route

Seasonal summer service will be available starting April 13

Kelowna International Airport. (Black Press file photo)
(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

WestJet CEO pays visit to Kelowna airport amid announcement of added flights

Starting in May, WestJet is adding flights to Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg

(Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
A conceptual rendering of some of the planned renovations at YLW. (Youtube/Screenshot)

Kelowna airport expansion approved for takeoff by council

$90M project set to begin summer 2023

A conceptual rendering of some of the planned renovations at YLW. (Youtube/Screenshot)
Kelowna International Airport. (File photo)

More flights added to Kelowna International Airport schedule

New flights include trips to Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon

Kelowna International Airport. (File photo)
Kelowna International Airport.

Flight cancelled in Kelowna after suspect points laser at plane; RCMP issue warning

Drones are also not allowed within 5 kilometres of airports

Kelowna International Airport.
Kelowna International Airport. (File)

Look to book your next vacation at Kelowna International Airport Spring Travel show

The event is taking place at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence on March 11

Kelowna International Airport. (File)
A WestJet flight (pictured) was forced to divert to Kelowna International Airport after an engine fire on March 2. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)

Investigation into fire on airplane diverted to Kelowna

Transportation Safety Board heading to YLW

A WestJet flight (pictured) was forced to divert to Kelowna International Airport after an engine fire on March 2. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
This WestJet airplane had to make an emergency landing at YLW on March 2 after an engine fire. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
This WestJet airplane had to make an emergency landing at YLW on March 2 after an engine fire. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
Kelowna International Airport. (YLW)

Flights cancelled at Kelowna International Airport as Vancouver fights winter weather

Vancouver is expecting 5-10 centimetres of snow on Tuesday, Feb, 28

Kelowna International Airport. (YLW)
Aerial view of Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Taking journalism to new heights; Black Press reporter takes to the sky with air search and rescue

Civil Air Search and Rescue Association consists entirely of volunteers

  • Feb 19, 2023
Aerial view of Kelowna. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
(Lauren Collins photo)

Fog causes cancellations, delays at Kelowna airport

Air travel in and out of Kelowna has been impacted since Saturday evening

  • Jan 15, 2023
(Lauren Collins photo)
The Kelowna International Airport experienced many delays and cancellations over the holidays because of weather conditions. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Holiday rush slows down at Kelowna’s airport as majority of bags picked up

YLW’s operations are almost fully on-time after the holiday rush

The Kelowna International Airport experienced many delays and cancellations over the holidays because of weather conditions. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
A passenger checks her phone as an Air China passenger jet taxi past at the Beijing Capital International airport in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. China will drop a COVID-19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from abroad starting Jan. 8. The National Health Commission announced the change Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 as part of the latest easing of China’s once strict virus control measures. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Wastewater off flights from China to Vancouver will soon be tested for COVID-19

Pilot project coming into effect alongside new federal mandate for COVID tests

A passenger checks her phone as an Air China passenger jet taxi past at the Beijing Capital International airport in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. China will drop a COVID-19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from abroad starting Jan. 8. The National Health Commission announced the change Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 as part of the latest easing of China’s once strict virus control measures. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)