Passengers arriving at Kamloops Airport. (Image Credit: Victor Kaisar/CFJC Today (File Photo))
YKA Passenger Numbers

Kamloops Airport numbers continue steady ascent

Jul 20, 2026 | 3:06 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Airport has seen a boost in travellers coming through YKA, continuing a trend of strong passenger growth over the year before.

YKA officials said the airport welcomed 72,937 passengers in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 10.6 per cent increase over the same time in 2025.

This comes even as travellers and airlines face increasing costs.

“The results were achieved despite rising jet fuel costs and external market conditions that led some airlines to adjust schedules and frequencies,” said YKA.

April and May of this year saw a 15.2 and 12.5 per cent increase in traffic over the same months in 2025, respectively, while June had a more modest increase in passengers.

“June saw the greatest adjustment to airline schedules, moderating passenger growth compared with the earlier months of the quarter,” said YKA.

“Despite these changes, June passenger volumes remained 4.3 per cent higher than the same month in 2025, demonstrating continued demand for air travel to and from Kamloops.”

YKA officials said passenger growth over the first half of the year is a welcomed sign for the airport and community partners.

“As in the first quarter, this continued growth reflects the strong alignment and long-term collaboration between Kamloops Airport Ltd., Vantage Group, our airline partners, tourism organizations, local governments, and regional stakeholders,” said YKA.

“Together, these partnerships continue to strengthen air service, support economic development, and position Kamloops and the Thompson-Okanagan for sustainable long-term growth.”