Significant changes to the airport are currently underway to accommodate larger aircraft and more passengers. The runway will be extended to 8,000 feet to accommodate larger planes, including transcontinental and some European flights, and the terminal building will be expanded to 2,035 square metres.

Other upgrades include a series of upgrades to the fuelling, baggage handling, and related operational areas. Of significant interest is the construction of a CBSA (Canada Customs and Immigrations) facility to ensure timely processing of passengers is available on demand.

This is great news for those of you wanting to visit Fernie and Kimberley for great skiing and snowboarding in the winter and fantastic golfing in the summer. Calgary International airport is about 5 hours drive away from these resorts, so this airport expansion at Cranbrook will cut the travel time right down for most.

Please contact rocky-peak Holidays for vacations to these resorts and other resorts in the magnificent Canadian Rockies.