Thompson (Canadian Helicopters) Heliport

Economic and corporate restructuring. The heliport identifier CA-1062 was specifically registered to Canadian Helicopters. Following the corporate acquisition by PHI Inc., a period of network consolidation and restructuring occurred. Operations under the Canadian Helicopters banner ceased at this Thompson location. The closure was administrative, de-registering the identifier tied to the former operator, rather than a physical shutdown of the site due to an accident or lack of demand.

The physical site remains an active and fully operational helicopter base. The facility, including the hangar, offices, and helipads, is now occupied and operated by another company, **Custom Helicopters Ltd.** While the identifier CA-1062 is closed, the location continues to serve the exact same function as a commercial heliport, supporting the industries and communities of northern Manitoba under new management.

As a base for Canadian Helicopters, the heliport was a crucial logistical hub for northern Manitoba. Thompson is known as the 'Hub of the North,' and this facility was vital for supporting the region's primary industries. Key operations included:
- **Mining Support:** Providing personnel and equipment transport for the extensive nickel mining operations (historically Inco, now Vale) and other mineral exploration activities in the region.
- **Hydroelectric Support:** Servicing the numerous Manitoba Hydro generating stations, dams, and transmission lines in the remote northern landscape.
- **Forestry and Fire Suppression:** Acting as a base for helicopters during the wildfire season for reconnaissance and water bombing (bucketing) operations.
- **Charter and Remote Access:** Flying personnel, equipment, and supplies to remote exploration camps, First Nations communities, and lodges inaccessible by road.

Not applicable. The prospect of 'reopening' the heliport under the identifier CA-1062 is zero, as that code was tied to the previous operator. The physical heliport facility itself never truly closed; it only changed operators. It is currently active and there is no indication that helicopter operations at this location will cease.