Prairie Helicopters Inc. is Manitoba’s premier charter helicopter service and helicopter flight school. Founded in 1999 by Michael Persoage and Derek Longley, Prairie Helicopters is located along the western shores of Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada.


Founded on the principles of service and safety, Prairie Helicopters has emerged as a leader in providing Air Charter services and Helicopter flight training in Canada. Our pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance personnel are the best in the industry and all take a very active role in both the growth of the company but also the development of our students.

Meeting and exceeding our customers expectations is a daily objective for Prairie Helicopters and to date are very proud of our many satisfied customers. It is this flexibility and commitment to our customers needs which has earned us a steady stream of repeat customers.

Through the skies and across the prairies, select Prairie Helicopters as your full service charter helicopter service and helicopter flight school.