On May 11, Transport Canada announced that the airport in Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island, will be renamed “Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport.”
The renaming is intended to honor the achievements of Alexander B. Campbell, the longest-serving premier in the province’s history. Born in Charlottetown in 1926, Campbell entered the provincial legislature in 1965 and became premier the following year. He served as premier from 1966 to 1978, promoting numerous modernization measures such as the establishment of the University of Prince Edward Island, the formulation of economic development plans, and the introduction of initiatives to promote renewable energy. In 1967, he was appointed to the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, and after retiring from politics he served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. In 2013, he was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Steven MacKinnon, stated, “Mr. Campbell was a politician who made a tremendous contribution to the modern development of Prince Edward Island. The airport is a vital hub that connects Islanders with the rest of Canada and the world, and bearing his name is a fitting embodiment of the province’s pride.”
Charlottetown Airport serves as the primary air gateway to Prince Edward Island and is key infrastructure supporting tourism, trade, and travel.
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