modern environment. Students and businesses want to be here.” Miller says the rebuild began with a simple principle. “We start by making the airport clean, safe, and presentable. Once we do that, the investment follows. Businesses don’t want to spend millions on crumbling infrastructure—they want confidence in what surrounds them.” “As Mayor of Pitt Meadows, I am incredibly proud of YPK’s evolution into a thriving hub of aviation and economic activity.Thanks to the vision and hard work of the Pitt Meadows Airport Society and dedicated staff, the airport has become a true asset—not just to our city, but to the entire region,” Mayor MacDonald states. “In recent years, we’ve seen a remarkable transformation. From the modernization of the terminal building and beautification of the airport entrance, to the creation of new public recreational spaces and major airside upgrades—each improvement reflects a deep commitment to both community and aviation excellence.” “The 2022 BCAC William Templeton Trophy stands as a well-deserved recognition of that effort. It highlights the outstanding leadership and forwardthinking that have propelled YPK to new heights. YPK is more than just an airport—it’s a symbol of progress, innovation, and the bright future we’re building together in Pitt Meadows,” She elaborates. A NEW HOME FOR AVIATION HERITAGE A potential relocation of the Canadian Museum of Flight from Langley to Pitt Meadows is one of the airport’s most exciting prospects.“They approached us to explore opportunities,”Byrne says.“We identified a three-acre site at the corner of Ford and Baynes that would allow a 30,000-square-foot facility for larger collections and interactive exhibits.” The museum’s presence would attract families, tourists, and school groups, thereby enhancing YPK’s identity as a place of learning, heritage, and commerce. 218 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 PITT MEADOWS REGIONAL AIRPORT
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