Managing Through Crisis: YLW’s Wildfire Response

In the summer of 2023, Kelowna International Airport (YLW) faced one of the most significant operational challenges in its history as wildfires swept across British Columbia's Okanagan region. In this webinar, Jacob Salway, C.M., Airport Duty Manager at Kelowna International Airport, shares how YLW responded to rapidly changing conditions, coordinated with key partners and safely resumed normal operations.

Originally developed as part of Jacob's accreditation journey and one of the highest-rated sessions at the 2026 F.O.A.M. Conference, this practical case study offers valuable lessons in crisis management, emergency response, business continuity and leadership for airport professionals at airports of all sizes.