Oxford House Airport (YOH)

Oxford House Airport (YOH/CYOH) sits half a nautical mile west of Bunibonibee Cree Nation on Oxford Lake's eastern shore in northern Manitoba, 950 kilometers north of Winnipeg. This remote facility serves as the primary lifeline for the community known as Bunibonibee (meaning "the place where the water narrows" in Cree), with no year-round road access making aviation essential for summer transportation. The gravel runway at Hayes River's mouth handles medevac operations, cargo deliveries, and passenger services for this community of 2,800 residents spread across Oxford House 24 reserve and 12 additional tracts. Perimeter Aviation and Calm Air provide scheduled turboprop services to Winnipeg (YWG) and Thompson (YTH), with connections varying seasonally as winter roads open between January and March. Medical evacuations receive priority through dedicated medevac facilities, reflecting the 1972 tragedy when eight Oxford House students died in a Winnipeg plane crash returning from residential schools. Flights often stop at God's Lake Narrows or Island Lake, extending travel times. Morning departures offer best weather reliability before afternoon convection builds over the Canadian Shield. The modest terminal building provides basic shelter with minimal amenities - the community's Triple B motel offers nearby accommodation for stranded passengers. Ground transport relies on community vehicles coordinated through band office or accommodations. Oxford Lake's position creates morning fog during ice-free months, while Hayes River confluence generates challenging crosswinds. Winter temperatures plummet below -40°C affecting aircraft performance and requiring engine pre-heating.

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