About the Airport
Airport Expansion
October 1, 2009
Delta Announces Winter Service
Delta Air Lines will fly to the Canadian Rockies International Airport for the 2009/2010 Winter season starting December 19, 2009. The service is loaded on Delta's website, www.delta.com, and is available for sale. Tickets are also available on other travel websites and from your travel agent! Flights are on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and will continue until March 28, 2010. Salt Lake City (SLC) is a major hub with connecting flights to a number of cities throughout the United States including JFK International in New York, Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, and McCarren International in Las Vegas.
March 30, 2009
Delta Announces Summer Service
Delta Air Lines will fly to Canadian Rockies International Airport for the summer season in 2009. The announcement of continued jet air service between Cranbrook and Delta's western hub at Salt Lake City was made today, as the winter service came to an end with the last flight on March 29.
The summer service will begin June 20 with once a week Saturday flights servicing YXC (Canadian Rockies International) until September 5 (Labour Day weekend). "Delta has been evaluating all routes within their network since the merger with Northwest Airlines and particularly in light of the economic uncertainty in the U.S," comments YXC Managing Director, Phillip Elchitz. "We are delighted that we will be enjoying continued service to YXC for the summer season based on strong results shown during our first winter season, which is now complete. Despite many challenges associated with starting up a new route such as ours, February and March showed strong bookings and solid support from the community."
December 18, 2008
Inaugural Flight Celebration
The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce hosted their December luncheon at the Canadian Rockies International Airport on December 17, taking the opportunity to celebrate the arrival of Delta's first flight to YXC. Some 250 people attended, and waved flags enthusiastically as the 50 passenger RJ200 touched down. Inbound passengers included a delegation from the YXC Alliance Society, plus representatives from the City of Cranbrook, Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Tourism BC. A great time was had by all, and Cranbrook Mayor Scott Manjak finished off the program by offering a toast to the long-term success of the program.
August 22, 2008
Test Flight a Huge Success
A small group of stakeholders waited anxiously for the first international arrival of Delta Air Lines at the Canadian Rockies International Airport on Tuesday, August 19. They didn't have to wait long! In fact, the sleek, newly painted 50 passenger jet arrived early!
Capt. Brent Wilson and a handful of other Delta crew members stepped out of the aircraft and were met by a supportive crowd of local media, FlyYXC Alliance Society Members and "interested others". The pilot, co-pilot and technical crew answered questions with finesse, and toured onlookers through the Canadian-made CRJ200 (a Bombardier craft).
Marissa Snow, Manager of Corporate Communications for SkyWest (the largest regional carrier in the US, contracted by Delta to operate this service) noted "Today's flight was a technical evaluation of the market, doing multiple approaches, gaining some footage for approach training and evaluating the terrain surrounding the airport". Because they arrived early, they had plenty of time for "touch & go's", trying out different approaches.
No doubt, it was an historic day at the Canadian Rockies International Airport!
July 11, 2008
Cranbrook Mayor Ross Priest, together with East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and Columbia Kootenay MP Jim Abbott are pleased to announce that an agreement has been formally signed with Delta Airlines to provide non-stop international service between Canadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook) and Salt Lake City, Utah. "This is the first of many positive stories that will flow from our airport" said Mayor Priest, "everyone involved has worked diligently on this for many years, and it is gratifying to see how much can happen when governments and the private sector all pull together". Delta will begin the jet service in December of this year with three flights a week. The two hour trip between Cranbrook and Salt Lake City will enable East Kootenay residents to connect seamlessly to Delta flights anywhere in the world while at the same time, open massive new markets for regional tourism products. "Over 65 million new travelers can get from their homes throughout the United States to Cranbrook in less than half a day" commented MLA Bill Bennett. "The tourism potential is enormous".
April 28, 2008
International Departures Area Opens
April 2, 2008
Delta Airlines Deal Announced
An agreement has been reached with Delta Airlines to provide non-stop international service between Canadian Rockies International Airport and Salt Lake City, Utah. The two hour trip between Cranbrook and Salt Lake City will enable East Kootenay residents to connect seamlessly to Delta flights anywhere in the world while at the same time, open massive new markets for regional tourism products. Flights will commence December 17, 2008.
January 14, 2008
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) takes possession of their new Customs and Immigrations facility at the airport. The new permanent location will staff full time Customs agents as part of the overall airport expansion strategy.
October 16, 2007
International Arrivals area opens.
May 31, 2007
Work on the Air Terminal Building continues to progress. International arrivals area scheduled to open mid October.
October 23, 2006
Runway project completed with ZERO delays or cancellations to scheduled air traffic as a result of the expansion program. Instrument Landing System commissioning completed by NavCanada and now fully operational.
October 12, 2006
8,000 foot runway opens and operating at full length.
July 17, 2006
Earthworks move to the south end of the runway as the north footprint is complete. Paving of the north runway expected to commence August 1.
June 5, 2006
Construction commences on the new Air Terminal Building international arrivals area including Canada Border Services Agencies new Customs facility.
May 1, 2006
Construction on the north end of the runway project commences with earth works and drainage/electrical works.
April 24, 2006
Cranbrook City Council awards the Air Terminal Building contract to Tri City Contracting of Kamloops, British Columbia.
April 24, 2006
Cranbrook City Council awards Phase 2 Runway Paving and Electrical to Interoute Construction of Crescent Valley, British Columbia.
April 14, 2006
Federal funding in the amount of $4.5M is announced during a special ceremony at the airport by Jim Abbott, Member of Parliament for the Kootenay/Columbia Region.
March 13, 2006
Cranbrook City Council awards Phase I Earth Works and Utilities contract to Mackay Contracting of Cranbrook, British Columbia.
February 24, 2006
Tender documents for the Air Terminal Building have been finalized and will be available to interested parties on Monday February 27th at YVR Airport Services offices in Vancouver and on Tuesday February 28th at the Airport Manager's office in Cranbrook.
A plan room will be set up at the Airport Management's Office (9:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday) and all information will also be posted in the BC Construction Association's electronic plan room.
The tender closing date and time is: Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 at 2:00:00 pm, Vancouver time.
February 12, 2006
Tender documents for Phase 2 - Runway Paving and Electrical have been finalized and issued.
The tender closing date and time is: Tuesday, March 7th, 2006 at 2:00:00 pm, Vancouver time.
February 10, 2006
Tender documents for Earthworks and Utilities have been finalized and issued. Click HERE for more information and tender documents download page.
The tender closing date and time is: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 2:00:00 pm, Vancouver time.
January 9, 2006
McFarlane Green presented 50% terminal building design to Cranbrook City Council including artist renditions of the terminal building layout. YVRAS Project Manager Kevin Johnston delivered a positive budget update and status report on the runway project.
December 15, 2005
Both Terminal Building and Airside design continue to progress with 50% design of Air Terminal Building complete and 25% of Runway design complete.
November 24, 2005
Western Economic Diversification agrees to fund 95% of a $130,000 International Strategic Marketing initiative to promote the airport in advance of the scheduled Spring 2007 completion date. Area resorts have agreed to fund the remaining 5%.
October 16, 2005
McFarlane Green Architects complete the value engineering study on the Air Terminal Building options resulting in Cranbrook City Council's decision to pursue the recommended option to renovate and expand the existing facility.
September 19, 2005
Cranbrook City Council hires Associated Engineering as successful proponents for runway extension design and construction services.
August 25, 2005
The City of Cranbrook hosts a "Sense of Place" seminar with community leaders and stakeholders to explore regional options for terminal building design themes.
August 15, 2005
Cranbrook City Council approves the new 8000-foot runway configuration by adding 1500 feet to the north end and 500 feet to the south end to facilitate direct flight from North America and limited European operations.
July 18, 2005
City of Cranbrook hires McFarlane Green Architects as successful proponents to design an expanded air terminal building.
April 17, 2005
Provincial funding in the amount of $4.5M is announced during a special ceremony at the airport by Bill Bennett, MLA for the East Kootenay Region.
