Parking and airport fees could increase at YLW

Parking at Kelowna International Airport could soon cost considerably more, with proposed rate increases set to go before city council.

The changes would see short-term daily parking climb from $27 to $50, while long-term weekly parking would increase from $88 to $100.

Valet parking rates would also rise, from $29.25 to $40 per day, with a weekly rate of $200. A new six-month valet pass is also proposed at $1,920.

The changes coincide with the planned opening of YLW’s new seven-storey parkade in early December.

The airport is also proposing a gradual increase to its airport improvement fee, which is charged on departing airline tickets.

The current $31 fee would rise to $33 in 2027, $35 in 2028, $37 in 2030 and $39 in 2032.

YLW says the additional revenue is needed to maintain existing infrastructure and fund future improvements as passenger numbers continue to grow.

The airport recently completed a $108-million terminal expansion as part of a broader $422-million infrastructure investment program extending to 2033.

The proposal will be considered by Kelowna city council Monday.