Charlottetown Airport Renamed

The Charlottetown Airport will be known under its new name, Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport, announced The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.  “Alexander B. Campbell was a great statesman whose vision, dedication, and sense of duty profoundly shaped modern Prince Edward Island,” says MacKinnon about the airport’s new namesake. “Renaming the Charlottetown Airport in his honour recognizes a leader who worked tirelessly to strengthen Prince Edward Island’s economy and modernize its infrastructure.”

The Honourable Alexander B. Campbell was first elected premier in 1965 and was the longest-serving premier of Prince Edward Island, as well as one of its most influential public figures. MacKinnon tied the work of the airport to Campbell’s work in connecting P.E.I. to the world. 

“We fully support the decision to rename the airport in honour of Alexander B. Campbell,” says Doug Newson, Chief Executive Officer, Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. “As a vital community asset and a key connector for Islanders, visitors, and businesses alike, the airport reflects the pride and respect felt across Prince Edward Island for Premier Campbell’s enduring legacy and his contributions to public service.”

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