| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 206L LongRanger Bell | 7 | up to 6 | 325 nm | 109 kts | 1976 to 1992 |
| Bell 407 Bell | 5 | up to 6 | 337 nm | 133 kts | 1998 to 2008 |
| Bell 206 JetRanger Bell | 4 | up to 4 | 337 nm | 120 kts | 1972 to 1981 |
| Bell 427 Bell | 2 | up to 7 | 394 nm | 138 kts | 2000 |
| Bell 212 Bell | 1 | up to 14 | 237 nm | 100 kts | 1973 |
Charter operator · Canada
Prairie Helicopters
Prairie Helicopters is a Canadian air carrier based in Gimli, Manitoba, licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency for domestic services.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itCTA air licence 020147 · Listed
- Registered fleet
- 19 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Built
- 1972 to 2008
- Base
- Gimli
Fleet
The Prairie Helicopters fleet
19 aircraft listed on its Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (020147). 5 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
5 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo7 aircraftBell 206L LongRanger
Bell · Built 1976 to 1992
HelicoptersModel photo5 aircraftBell 407
Bell · Built 1998 to 2008
HelicoptersModel photo4 aircraftBell 206 JetRanger
Bell · Built 1972 to 1981
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftBell 427
Bell · Built 2000
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 212
Bell · Built 1973
Get a quote
Tell us the trip. We check licensed operators and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
✓ No obligation✓ Licensed operators only✓ Every fee shown
Safety and licences
Licence and safety checks
Listed
020147
Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (020147).
Legal name: Prairie Helicopters Inc.
- ✓LicenceCTA air licence 020147 · Listed
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
A Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate is the approval a company needs to fly commercial air service in Canada. Passenger charter is flown under Subpart 703 (air taxi), 704 (commuter) or 705 (airline) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, depending on the aircraft. Transport Canada approves the company's pilots, training, maintenance and aircraft, and audits the operation. Altivo Jets books flights only with licensed operators and names the operator on every quote. How we check operators.
Company
About Prairie Helicopters
Prairie Helicopters is a charter operator based in Gimli. It holds a Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (020147) from the Canadian Transportation Agency.
The fleet counts 19 aircraft: 19 helicopters. Its flagship type is the Bell 206L LongRanger, with 7 aircraft. The aircraft come from Bell. The aircraft were built between 1972 and 2008, 38 years old on average.
To charter a similar aircraft, send Altivo Jets your route, dates and passengers. We ask other licensed operators for availability, and your quote names the operator and aircraft before you book.
Booking
How booking works with Altivo Jets
- 1Send your trip
Route, dates, passengers and bags, plus any aircraft type you prefer.
- 2We check availability
We ask licensed operators that can fly the trip, and compare aircraft, timing and price.
- 3Choose your aircraft
Your quote names the operator and the aircraft before you confirm. Nothing is booked until you approve it.
- 4Fly
The operator you choose flies the trip with its own crew and keeps operational control. Altivo Jets stays your contact before, during and after the flight.
Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Prairie Helicopters. Every flight is operated by a properly licensed air carrier, which keeps operational control of the aircraft and is named on your quote.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Prairie Helicopters have?+
19: 7 Bell 206L LongRanger, 5 Bell 407, 4 Bell 206 JetRanger, 2 Bell 427 and 1 Bell 212.
Is Prairie Helicopters licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Prairie Helicopters holds a Canadian air carrier licensed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (020147).
Where is Prairie Helicopters based?+
Gimli.
How many passengers can Prairie Helicopters fly?+
Up to 14 on its Bell 212. Across the fleet, cabins seat 14 passengers.
How old is Prairie Helicopters' fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1972 and 2008, 38 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Prairie Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Prairie Helicopters. Prairie Helicopters operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Prairie Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Prairie Helicopters, and Prairie Helicopters has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Canadian Transportation Agency register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Canadian Transportation Agency air carrier licences (11 Sep 2026) and Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca/en/air-carrier-licences
- portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca portail-portal.otc-cta.gc.ca/en/air-carrier-licences
Work at Prairie Helicopters?
This profile is unclaimed and built from public records. Claim it to correct details, add your own photos and list your aircraft and empty legs. Free to list; you set the rates.
Remove or correct this profile
If you represent Prairie Helicopters and want this page corrected or taken down, tell us. We reply within one working day.
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Prairie Helicopters.
Quote desk 24/7, ET and PT
Get a quote.
Tell us the route and dates. We confirm aircraft, crew and price with licensed operators.
Or send a quick message