Airport
Berens River Airport (YBV)
Berens River Airport is a small community gateway on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, serving the Berens River First Nation and the settlement of Berens River. Compare onward options into the nearby community and regional connections toward Winnipeg.
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About Berens River Airport
Berens River Airport is a small community airport serving Berens River First Nation and the settlement of Berens River on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. It lies adjacent to the mouth of the Berens River and mainly supports regional air connections to Winnipeg.
The airport operates a single crushed-rock runway, 09/27, measuring about 880 metres (2,888 feet), together with a compact passenger terminal and limited facilities. Regional carriers including Perimeter Aviation, Northway Aviation, Kitchi Airways and Lakeside Aviation provide scheduled and charter services.
Located roughly 270 kilometres by air north of Winnipeg and about 391 kilometres by road via Provincial Road 304, the airport sits close to the community centre, making the short connection into Berens River straightforward for arriving travellers.
Passenger services are modest but practical for a small northern community, with a waiting area, telephone and nearby food, medical and lodging options.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Berens River Airport operates through one small passenger terminal serving the community and Berens River First Nation. Scheduled and charter flights use the same building, with no separate domestic or international terminal zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Berens River Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Berens River Airport for the short journey into Berens River, nearby lakeside locations or onward connections toward regional destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel around Berens River and nearby communities after arriving at the airport.
Car Rental
Pre-book a rental vehicle for independent travel from Berens River Airport around the community and onward journeys on regional roads.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Berens River Airport, the community and regional destinations.
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