2025 Spring Helicopter Transportation Schedule
Effective April 5, 2025
Helicopter services to and from Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) are provided for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program patients and their escorts, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) business travelers, and non-status patients attending appointments. All passengers must be in the waiting areas 15 minutes prior to departure times.
Everyone traveling on flight 704 to Kingston must check in with Air Creebec no later than 2 p.m. for 3 p.m. departure. All passengers must provide a valid ID to the ticket agent before boarding the flight.
Remember:
- The Helicopter operates on time and will not be delayed by someone running late.
- There is a limited number of seats. Children without scheduled appointments cannot accompany clients (parents).
- No pets, alcohol, or illegal substances are allowed.
Travel Warrants:
- All travelers must present a Travel Warrant to the driver.
- WAHA staff and business travelers must email their travel warrant at least two days in advance to
WAHA-local-drivers@waha.ca Remember to have a copy of the Travel Warrant to show the driver as well.
Bags, luggage, and parcels:
- One (1) carry-on and one (1) piece of luggage weighing no more than 25 pounds are allowed. Exception for patients with medical supplies or medical equipment.
- Passengers are responsible for making alternate transportation arrangements for any extra bags/parcels weighing over 25 pounds (excluding business travelers who require tools to perform their job – prior notice must be provided to Air Creebec).
Weekday Schedule
| DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY | FREQUENCY | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 A.M. | 7:45 A.M. | Daily | Moosonee Dialysis/OR pts |
| 8:30 A.M. | 8:45 A.M. | Daily | Patients from Moosonee Hostel & Health Centre to WGH Physicians/visiting specialists to Clinic at 8:45 a.m. |
| 10:00 A.M. | 10:15 A.M. | Daily | Patients from Moosonee Hostel & Health Centre to WGH |
| 11:00 A.M. | 11:15 A.M. | Daily | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee Hostel |
| 12:30 P.M. | 12:45 P.M. | Daily | Patients from Moosonee Hostel & Health Centre to WGH Flight 704 Kingston passengers |
| 1:00 P.M. | 1:15 P.M. | Daily | Physicians/visiting specialists to Moosonee Health Centre |
| 2:00 P.M. | 2:15 P.M. | Daily | Train passengers- Departing |
| 3:00 P.M. | 3:15 P.M. | Daily | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee Hostel Physicians/visiting specialists to WGH at 3:30 p.m. Physicians/visiting specialists for Flight 704 Kingston Train Passengers – Returning |
| 4:00 P.M. | 4:15 P.M. | Daily | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee Hostel |
Weekend Schedule
| DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY |
|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M. | 10:15 A.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. | 3:15 P.M. |
Statutory Holiday Schedule
| DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY |
|---|---|
| 7:30 A.M. (Dialysis Patients) | 7:45 A.M. |
| 12:30 P.M. | 12:45 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. | 4:15 P.M. |
Exceptions
• Extra runs will be made when a physician or nurse practitioner deems a patient is “Medically Urgent”.
• The Helicopter schedule can be changed at any time by the driver when there is a high volume of travelers.