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By Pete McIntyre

no-fly zone

Flight cancellations at Kelowna Airport due to fires

Aug 1, 2021 | 8:45 PM

KELOWNA, B.C. – Operations at Kelowna International Airport have been affected by the wildfires in the region. As a result, all scheduled flights have been cancelled this evening (Aug. 1).

“The White Rock Lake fire boundary has moved east to Lake Okanagan with a no-fly zone up to 10,000 feet above sea level – this is affecting the instrument approaches into the airport,” said Phillip Elchitz, YLW’s Airport Senior Operations Manager.

“As with any adverse weather situations, travelers are reminded to check in with their airline for the most up to date flight information before coming to the airport.”