Category: Kelowna

Why Is There So Much Smoke In Kelowna?

The smoke seen in the Okanagan is primarily coming from the Heather Lake wildfire burning in Manning Park, according to Ken Dosanjh, meteorologist with Environment Canada. “That’s basically pluming a bunch of smoke and a high concentration of particulate matter to the Okanagan,” Dosanjh said. Where is the smoke in Kelowna B.C. coming from? The […]

Do I Need A Mask In Kelowna Airport?

At Kelowna International Airport, masks will continue to be mandatory at security screening, in the departures lounge and for arriving passengers until they have exited into the baggage claim area. This includes: Pre-board screening. Departures lounge. Do you need a mask at Kelowna Airport? Landing at YLW Masks are required for arriving passengers until they […]

Who Owns Kelowna International Airport?

the City of Kelowna. YLW is owned by the City of Kelowna, however, it has zero impact on taxation as it is self-funded through user fees and charges. Is Kelowna Airport an international one? Kelowna International Airport (IATA: YLW, ICAO: CYLW) is a Canadian airport located approximately 10 minutes or 6.2 nautical miles (11.5 km; […]

Does Kelowna Airport Have Customs?

Canada Customs is available 24 hours per day at both the Kelowna International Airport and the Shell Aero Centre. Services and facilities include: Tim Horton’s, Subway, White Spot restaurants and licensed lounges, car rentals, gift and duty-free shops, Okanagan wine shop, children’s play area and a business centre. Is Kelowna airport an international one? Kelowna […]

What Zone Is Kelowna Bc In?

6a. Most of Kelowna is located in a 6a plant hardiness zone (plants can withstand a minimum temperature of -23 °C) and can support a wide variety of ornamental and native plants. Winter temperatures become cooler farther away from the influence of the lake and at higher elevations. What growing Zone is the Okanagan BC? […]