Some Islanders may have noticed black smoke near&nbsp;the Charlottetown airport Thursday morning.

Officials with the airport say there is nothing to worry about.

The smoke is from a fire training exercise taking place at the airport.

We will be conducting live fire training today at the airport, please do not be alarmed if you see smoke in the area. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YYG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YYG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YYGoSafely?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YYGoSafely</a>

WestJet decision disappointing, but not surprising, says Charlottetown airport CEO

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King is calling on the federal government to act urgently to support air access to the Island after Westjet announced Wednesday it would be suspending flights to Charlottetown as of Nov. 2.

Westjet

WestJet is suspending all flights in and out of Charlottetown as of Nov. 2

Hockey P.E.I. gearing up for games, but will there be spectators?

Games are set to begin across the Island under Phase 4 of the return to hockey plan — but there are lots of changes.

PEI hockey phase 4

If you're a minor hockey fan, what happens in the stands will depend on the rink you're in.

One of several big black clouds of smoke floats into the air over Charlottetown Airport on Thursday as emergency crews conduct drills.

Seeing smoke at Charlottetown airport? Don't worry, it's a drill

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