News Items tag as: Penticton Regional Airport

Air Canada increasing scheduled flights at Kamloops, Penticton airports
June 04, 2021 - 6:00 PM

It could be a sign of the beginning of a return to pre-COVID air travel from the small regional airports in Kamloops and Penticton.
Mystery history film appears to show Penticton Airport in 1958
March 28, 2021 - 4:00 PM

Reel Life / Canada MotorSport hopes viewers of their latest mystery reel, episode 559, can help them identify the circumstances of this 1958 short film, that seems to depict the arrival of a hockey team with ties to Penticton.
New commercial air service lands in Penticton next week
January 08, 2021 - 12:15 PM

A new commercial airline begins scheduled flights out of Penticton Regional Airport next week.
Possible COVID-19 exposure on flight to Penticton
December 28, 2020 - 2:26 PM

A passenger on a recent Air Canada flight to Penticton has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Snow storm causing delays and cancellations at airports in Okanagan, Kamloops
December 21, 2020 - 12:07 PM

Today’s winter storm is resulting flight cancellations to and from the Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton airports.
Firework shot in front of aircraft flying over Penticton
October 20, 2020 - 1:00 PM

An aircraft attempting to land at Penticton airport reported having a firework shot in front of it yesterday.
Not just boaters: Aircraft fighting Christie Mountain wildfire were also impeded by kitesurfer
August 28, 2020 - 6:00 AM

As if boats and vehicles weren't enough for firefighters to contend with when fighting the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton, a kitesurfer also grounded aircraft.
Improvements at Penticton airport to make flights more reliable
February 07, 2019 - 3:23 PM

PENTICTON - With a bit of luck, passengers using Penticton Regional Airport will see fewer flight cancellations and delays as new navigational procedures are introduced to the airport in time for next winter.
Smoky skies interfere with commercial air service in South Okanagan
August 14, 2018 - 1:36 PM

PENTICTON - Visibility issues caused some flight cancellations at the Penticton airport this week.
City to make a pitch for upgraded air service at Penticton Regional Airport
July 03, 2018 - 3:05 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton hopes to present a business case in an effort to convince the two commercial air carriers to upgrade services at the regional airport.
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