Kelsey Airport — Kelsey, Canada
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Distance & flight time from KES
Kelsey Airport
Kelsey Airport (KES) is a small, remote airstrip in Manitoba, Canada, serving the sparsely populated area around Kelsey and nearby Split Lake, which is home to the Tataskweyak Cree Nation. The airport primarily supports community access, medical evacuations, and cargo delivery in a region with limited road infrastructure, especially outside winter road season. KES typically has a short gravel runway suited to small bush planes rather than commercial jets. Its main role is connecting isolated northern Manitoba communities to larger hubs like Thompson, making it an essential lifeline rather than a passenger travel destination in the conventional sense.
Runways at Kelsey Airport (KES)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2590 ft (789 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | GRAVEL |
Radio frequencies for Kelsey Airport (KES)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Kelsey Airport (KES)
- Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) — 64.5 km (40.1 mi)
- Thompson Airport (YTH) — 88.4 km (54.9 mi)
- Thicket Portage Airport (YTD) — 109.7 km (68.2 mi)
- Jenpeg Airport (ZJG) — 194.9 km (121.1 mi)
- Leaf Rapids Airport (YLR) — 221.0 km (137.3 mi)
- Island Lake Airport (YIV) — 269.8 km (167.6 mi)
- Lynn Lake Airport (YYL) — 295.2 km (183.4 mi)
- Churchill Airport (YYQ) — 334.2 km (207.7 mi)
KES is Kelsey Airport, a remote community airstrip in northern Manitoba, Canada. It has no scheduled passenger airline service; it primarily supports local and medevac flights for Split Lake area residents.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kelsey Airport?
The IATA code for Kelsey Airport is KES.
What is the ICAO code for Kelsey Airport?
The ICAO code for Kelsey Airport is CZEE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.