Airport
Kelsey Airport (KES)
Kelsey Airport is a remote registered aerodrome serving Kelsey and the Nelson River area of northern Manitoba, and it is the main air gateway for Manitoba Hydro's Kelsey Generating Station. Because road access is limited, most travel is by charter or private flight, with onward connections typically arranged to Thompson and other northern Manitoba locations.
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About Kelsey Airport
Kelsey Airport is a small registered aerodrome in northern Manitoba, located about 4 km east of Kelsey on the Nelson River. It primarily serves the remote Kelsey Generating Station and the surrounding area, with most traffic consisting of charter, private and utility flights supporting hydroelectric operations.
Because the region has limited permanent road access, the aerodrome provides an important fly-in connection for crews, supplies and business travel. The nearest major urban centre, Thompson, is roughly 90 km to the southwest, while Winnipeg lies much farther to the south.
The airport operates a single gravel runway and a compact utility building with basic waiting space. Facilities are minimal, so travelers are advised to plan ahead and coordinate transport and supplies with their operator before arrival.
Despite its small size, Kelsey Airport remains a practical air access point for Manitoba Hydro staff, contractors and visitors travelling to the Kelsey Generating Station and nearby communities along the Nelson River.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kelsey Airport is a small remote aerodrome and does not have a conventional passenger terminal. Operations are concentrated in a limited utility building that supports charter, private and business flights serving the Kelsey Generating Station area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kelsey Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers between Kelsey Airport and the Kelsey Generating Station, local accommodations and other points in the Kelsey area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel around Kelsey, business visits or transport for crew and site work in the surrounding area.
Car Rental
Car rental at Kelsey Airport is limited; travelers planning independent road travel in northern Manitoba may need to arrange a vehicle in Thompson.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize charter buses or group transport for crews traveling between Kelsey Airport, the generating station and nearby work sites or communities.
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