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Kelowna City Council
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the largest municipally owned airport in Canada. YLW has been operated by the City of Kelowna since its inception in 1946. The Airport Director is an officer of the City, and has overall responsibility for airport management and operations. City Council ultimately makes the final decisions concerning airport management and operations.
(Standing L-R) Councillor Robert Hobson, Councillor Gail Given, Mayor Walter Gray, Councillor Colin Basran, Councillor Andre Blanleil
(Seated L-R) Councillor Luke Stack, Councillor Mohini Singh, Councillor Maxine DeHart, Councillor Gerry Zimmermann
Airport Advisory Committee:
The Airport Advisory Committee is a standing committee of Kelowna City Council established to ensure participation from local business and community interests within the region serviced by the airport. The committee advises and makes recommendations to council regarding airport operations and development. Committee members are appointed by Kelowna City Council, councils representing other local governments in the airport region, and various community and business groups. Committee members serve for three-year terms coinciding with the term of office for council members.
Airport Management:
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Sam Samaddar
Airport Director
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 202)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: ssamaddar@kelowna.ca |
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Dave Fuller
Deputy Director, Airport Operations
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 208)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: dfuller@kelowna.ca |
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Noreen Redman
Finance and Administration Manager
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 203)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: nredman@kelowna.ca |
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Jenelle Hynes
Airport Marketing and Media Relations
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 207)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: jhynes@kelowna.ca |
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James Hall
Airport Operations Manager
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 204)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: jhall@kelowna.ca |
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Neil Drachenberg
Airport Safety, Security & Emergency Manager
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 205)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: ndrachenberg@kelowna.ca |
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Neil Booth
Fire Chief - Airport Operations
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 232)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: nbooth@kelowna.ca |
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Darrell Belgrove
Assistant Chief - Airport Operations & Fire
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 209)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: dbelgrove@kelowna.ca |
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Henry Castorf
Airport Development Manager
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 210)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: hcastorf@kelowna.ca |
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Kent Gregoire
Airport Duty Manager, Safety and Security
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 206)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: kgregoire@kelowna.ca |
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Joe Yakimchuk
Airport Duty Manager, Safety & Security
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 206)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: jyakimchuk@kelowna.ca |
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Phillip Elchitz
Airport Duty Manager, Airport Operations
Phone: 250-765-5125 (ext. 211)
Fax: 250-765-0213
Email: pelchitz@kelowna.ca |