UPDATE: Airport dealing with delays and cancellations

UPDATE: 3 p.m.

A few more flights have been able to get in and out of the Kelowna Airport this afternoon, after more than two dozen cancellations this morning.

YLW is still reporting delays and cancellations.

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Some of the impact was due to a big storm in Vancouver which is still causing issues at Vancouver International Airport.

YVR UPDATE (1:20 PM) – The winter storm that hit Metro Vancouver and Southern B.C. overnight has resulted in an unprecedented number of cancelled flights. Airport employees as well as our partners are doing everything possible to assist those currently in the terminal.

— YVR (@yvrairport) December 20, 2022

Original story 12:30 p.m.

Around 30 flights were cancelled this morning at Kelowna International Airport (YLW), due to weather conditions in the Okanagan, in Vancouver and throughout Canada.

YLW director Sam Samaddar said a lack of visibility was impacting the planes in Kelowna.

“Our team is working hard to get passengers on their way,” Samaddar said in a news release. “We know these delays can be frustrating, especially during the holiday season, and we thank travellers for their patience.”

Dec. 19 to 27 are the busiest travel days of the season at the airport.

Travellers are advised to check in with their airline for the most up to date flight information before coming to the airport.

Guests picking up passengers from YLW can monitor flight times at ylw.kelowna.ca