Airspace over Kelowna International Airport closed as crews battle wildfires
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The airspace above Kelowna International Airport was closed on Friday morning and most flights have been cancelled to make space for aerial crews fighting the aggressive wildfires in the area in and around the city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
In an online notice, the airport says it is working with the B.C. Wildfire Serve, federal officials and airlines to allow regular operations to resume.
"However, the priority is the safety of our community and to allow access to the airspace required by aerial firefighters," the notice says.
According to the airport's website, the vast majority of flights into and out of Kelowna have been cancelled up to early Friday afternoon.
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Passengers with scheduled flights on Friday have been told to check with their airlines for up-to-date information before travelling to the airport.
Thumbnail courtesy of Winston Szeto, CBC News.
This article was originally written for CBC News.
