Kelowna International Airport (Photo credit: YLW)

By Russ Byth

Airport upgrade

YLW expansion brings traffic & parking changes

Sep 13, 2022 | 12:30 PM

Starting today, work for the airport terminal building expansion project at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) will include roadwork and lane closures in front of the terminal.

Throughout the duration of construction, stopping along the front curb will not be allowed and all curb-side metered parking in front of the terminal building will be removed.

Guests can still drop-off and pick-up in front of the terminal, but parking will be restricted to the short- and long-term parking lots.

““Our existing terminal building is already over capacity as we return to regular passenger numbers following COVID-19. It is important we prepare to make these large infrastructure improvements now so we can continue to serve our community into the future,” said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director, Kelowna International Airport. “We thank YLW passengers and guests for their patience as we complete this necessary work.”

There will be ongoing changes to traffic flow and access throughout the fall. YLW will have directional signage and staff along the front curb to help guide visitors.

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Guests are encouraged to visit ylw.kelowna.ca/construction prior to coming to YLW for construction updates and to give themselves additional time to get to the terminal building.