Airport
Bloodvein River Airport (YDV)
Bloodvein River Airport is the small regional air access point serving Bloodvein First Nation and the Bloodvein River area on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba. Travel options connect the airport to the nearby community and, via regional roads, onward to Winnipeg.
Passengers
Luggage
About Bloodvein River Airport
Bloodvein River Airport is a small regional airport serving the Bloodvein First Nation community on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, at the mouth of the Bloodvein River in Manitoba. It provides essential air access for a remote community where scheduled road and air connections are limited.
The airport operates a single gravel, or crushed rock, runway aligned 18/36 and measuring about 2,995 feet (913 metres). A compact terminal building handles passenger movements, while flights in the area primarily support community travel, charters and medical or supply operations.
Located adjacent to the community of Bloodvein River, the airport offers direct road access to local homes and facilities. The nearest major centre, Winnipeg, lies roughly 290 kilometres away by road, making the airport an important link for residents and visitors travelling across eastern Manitoba.
Facilities are intentionally basic, with a small waiting area and limited services rather than commercial dining or shopping. Travelers should plan ahead and confirm arrangements with operators, as weather conditions in this remote region can affect schedules.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bloodvein River Airport has a single small terminal building serving all passenger traffic. There are no separate domestic, international, Schengen or non-Schengen terminals; operations are limited to regional and community air services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bloodvein River Airport
Transfers
Arrange a private transfer from Bloodvein River Airport to accommodations in the Bloodvein First Nation community, nearby lodges and other locations in the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a driver by the hour for flexible travel from Bloodvein River Airport, community visits, business needs or trips within the Bloodvein River and Lake Winnipeg area.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Bloodvein River Airport to community locations and onward routes across eastern Manitoba.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or charter vehicle for groups travelling between Bloodvein River Airport, the community, event venues and regional destinations.
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