Penticton Regional Airport

• The busy, quick pace of overseeing air traffic in Penticton

  “Penticton airspace can get quite busy and things happen fast and change quickly,” Rianne Stanway said.

  Canada

  Mar 9
  
• Historic military aircraft lands at Penticton, B.C. airport

  The B-17 Flying Fortress touched down at the Penticton Regional Airport and will be joined by a B-25 Mitchell on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2023
  
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• New aircraft helping B.C.’s fight against wildfires

  Our primary role in the bird dog is make sure the tankers can safely deliver the retardant we’re asking them to deliver,” said Greg Adams of the BC Wildfire Service.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
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• Officials urge caution following several grass fires in the Okanagan

  The most recent grass fires in the Okanagan were in Penticton and Kelowna.

  Fire

  Apr 6, 2023
• Wildfire air tankers return to Penticton, B.C. ahead of wildfire season

  According to BC Wildfire Service, the Penticton tanker base is the second busiest base in the province after Kamloops, based on retardant usage.

  Canada

  May 10, 2022
• Disappointment, shock from B.C. Interior politicians as Air Canada cuts service to Penticton

  On Tuesday, the airline announced it will suspend the Penticton-Vancouver route indefinitely, as of Jan. 11, due to pandemic-related challenges.  

  Dec 10, 2020
• Coronavirus: Air Canada to suspend passenger operations in Penticton

  Air Canada is the only commercial flight option to the Lower Mainland. It said starting Jan. 11, it will suspend operations at Penticton until further notice.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2020
• Wildfire smoke impacting flights at Penticton airport

  Transport Canada, which owns and operates the small airport, says some flights are being impacted by the low visibility and ceiling “due to smoke throughout the South Okanagan.”

  Sep 15, 2020
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• New navigational aid to prevent flight turnarounds at Penticton airport

  Air travellers said they were forced to spend money out-of-pocket for overnight accommodation and connections were missed, causing headaches. 

  Nov 27, 2019
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• Second World War bombers touch down in Penticton

  Both aircraft on display were built in the 1940s and are aerial artifacts of history.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019