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Our nearest airport is located in Kamloops, BC (YKA).

There are several options to arrive in Blue River from Kamloops and we have established relationships with hotels in Kamloops, which entitle you to special corporate rates: view the Enroute Hotels.

Courtesy Shuttle (for 7-day packages only)

It takes approximately 2.5 hours to drive the 214 km (133 miles) from the Kamloops Airport to Blue River. Our Courtesy Shuttle hosts pick up guests on Saturday mornings at the following locations.

BC Budget Rental Car

250.376.5423
kamka@bcbudget.com
Vehicles can be dropped off or picked up in Blue River for a reasonable fee.

Private charters

For private charter options, please contact us at reservations@wiegele.com.

Guests may book a helicopter (Bell 212 for up to 10 guests or A Star for up to 4 guests). All flights subject to weather. Contact a reservations coordinator for details.

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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is committed to keeping the airstrip open in the winter for charters and private planes. There will be a landing fee in place. Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing takes no responsibility for any flights to Blue River and waives any responsibility for trip cancellation or interruption.

Flying into Blue River is highly dependent on good weather and visibility. Blue River is a mountainous area with constant weather changes. Be aware of the following: snow, icy runway, fog, clouds, rain, wind, wildlife. The following planes have landed here: King Air, Dash 4 and Lear Jets. Blue River has a 5,066 foot paved landing strip (uncontrolled aerodrome) located 1 km north of the Heli Village. No fueling or maintenance service is available.

For Blue River landing strip conditions, call 1.250.673.8289. NavCanada have now placed weather cameras at the landing strip.

Aircraft entering Canada may clear customs in Kamloops, BC daily from 8:30 am to midnight but may need an appointment.

Prior permission from MWHS is required to land. Please contact MWHS at 250.673.8381. 

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing waives responsibility for trip cancellation or interruption resulting from any travel option listed. Flying into Blue River is highly dependent on good weather and visibility. Blue River is in a mountainous area with constant weather changes. Pilots may encounter adverse conditions including wildlife, fog, clouds, rain, snow, wind, or an icy runway. At present there is no instrument approach; however, an RNAV Instrument approach into Blue River is nearing approval by Transport Canada. If the scheduled aircraft cannot land in Blue River due to any of these conditions, delays will consequently incur and connecting flights could be affected. Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing takes no responsibility for any flights into Blue River and waives any responsibility for trip cancellation or interruption. We highly recommend that guests purchase travel insurance.

Our guests receive a special rate at selected hotels as they travel to and from Blue River. Please mention you will be our guest to receive the "Mike Wiegele Special Rate'' based on availability. (You need to call the local number for this rate.)  

Kamloops

Courtesy Shuttle Pickup available at all 3 locations.

Sun Peaks

Courtesy Shuttle Pickup available at Heffley Creek if pre-arranged.

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