The 2022 Wings and Wheels event, initially planned for July 10th has been cancelled due to a busy summer of construction at the City of Campbell River Airport.

The 2022 Wings and Wheels event, initially planned for July 10th has been cancelled due to a busy summer of construction at the City of Campbell River Airport.

Significant improvements to airport lighting, visual aids and taxiways will be made in 2022, through a $4.5 million Infrastructure Renewal program investment. The City partnered with Transport Canada as part of the Airport Capital Assistance Program, who will contribute over 80% of the project costs. Private investments, including new hangar construction in leased areas, are also scheduled. These necessary long-term investment projects pose challenges to hosting the annual Wings and Wheels event in 2022. 

The annual Wings and Wheels event has been hosted by Sealand Aviation in partnership with the City since 2013, with the exception of the 2020 and 2021 events, which were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has provided an annual contribution of $15,000 towards the event.

The event will be returning in 2023, when necessary airport improvements are complete.