News Items tag as: Kelowna airport 2023

TSB investigating emergency landing by private jet at Kelowna airport
November 07, 2023 - 2:59 PM

A private jet reported a loss of control and declared an emergency at the Kelowna International Airport late last week.
Changes at airport mean more flights directly over southern Kelowna
October 24, 2023 - 2:45 PM

In order to make landing aircraft more reliable at Kelowna International Airport during bad weather, certain parts of the city are going to see more planes than usual.
Kelowna flights can only happen at night and on case-by-case basis
August 21, 2023 - 12:30 PM

Kelowna’s airspace will remain closed all day as fire fighting crews continue operating amidst a provincial state of emergency.
Someone's been persistently flying a drone at Kelowna Airport
August 21, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Drones haven't only been a problem for fire personnel on Okanagan fires, in the last month there have been three reported sightings of drone aircraft within Kelowna International Airport’s airspace.
All flights at Kelowna airport cancelled due to wildfires
August 18, 2023 - 10:06 AM

All flights in and out of Kelowna International Airport have been cancelled today, Aug. 18, due to wildfires in the area.
Another drone too close to Kelowna airport
August 04, 2023 - 8:38 AM

Two drones spotted near the Kelowna airport within the past two weeks are causing potential danger to aircraft, police say.
Disabled woman sues Kelowna airport, Westjet for dropping her
July 07, 2023 - 6:00 AM

A woman with disabilities is suing WestJet and the Kelowna airport, alleging airline employees dropped her while lifting her from a seat on her plane.
TSB investigation on Kamloops Westjet engine failure expected to complete this fall
April 06, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Federal investigators expect to finish their investigation within the year after a Westjet flight made an emergency landing in Kelowna last month.
Lynx Air offering $85 flights between Kelowna and Toronto
March 22, 2023 - 3:21 PM

Two new flights are being offered by Lynx Air starting at rates of less than $90.
Plan your trip, win luxury prizes at Kelowna airport trade show
March 08, 2023 - 10:59 AM

Kelowna airport’s Spring Travel Show is this weekend, and there are chances to win flights and prize packages for local resorts.
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Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
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News Items tag as: Kelowna airport 2023

TSB investigating emergency landing by private jet at Kelowna airport

Changes at airport mean more flights directly over southern Kelowna

Kelowna flights can only happen at night and on case-by-case basis

Someone's been persistently flying a drone at Kelowna Airport

All flights at Kelowna airport cancelled due to wildfires

Another drone too close to Kelowna airport

Disabled woman sues Kelowna airport, Westjet for dropping her

TSB investigation on Kamloops Westjet engine failure expected to complete this fall

Lynx Air offering $85 flights between Kelowna and Toronto

Plan your trip, win luxury prizes at Kelowna airport trade show

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