Man drives camper onto runway at Abbotsford International Airport

A 53-year-old Abbotsford man was arrested after crashing a motorhome through a perimeter fence and entering an active runway at Abbotsford International Airport on Sunday. Airport operations were briefly disrupted; no injuries were reported.

A 53-year-old man from Abbotsford, British Columbia, drove a motorhome through a perimeter fence onto a runway at Abbotsford International Airport on July 25, as an aircraft was preparing to land. The control tower issued an emergency climb-and-turn command to the pilot. Police detained the driver within five minutes; no injuries were reported. Investigators have ruled out alcohol or drug impairment.

Canadian manufacturer Leisure Travel Vans has introduced the Wonder model in the Murphy Bed Lounge configuration. Built on the latest Ford Transit chassis, the motorhome is 7.54 m long. Its key feature is the patented Leisure Lounge system: two power-reclining armchairs that transform at night into a 165×188 cm bed. A slide-out module increases interior space when parked. The separate shower measures 86×86 cm with a curved glass screen. Fresh water tank capacity is 127 L, exterior storage is 923 L. The engine is a 3.5 L V6 EcoBoost producing 314 hp. Price in the US starts at $210,000.

On July 25, a motorhome breached the perimeter fence and drove onto an active runway at Abbotsford Airport (Canada). A 53-year-old man was arrested; no injuries were reported.

The B.C. government is adding 64 new trades training spots at Vancouver Island University for 2026/27: 48 for RV technicians and 16 for carpenters. Investment totals 241 million Canadian dollars over three years.

The petition author reports that Quebec has already banned air conditioning in campsites of national parks. The company managing these campsites acknowledged the negative impact of air conditioners on visitor experience. The petition has 35 signatures.