ACTIVITIES
TAKING FLIGHT
Come fly with me and see Alaska from a pilot's-eye view!
One big reason to go flightseeing—and we do mean BIG—
is the sheer size of Alaska's landscapes. You'll really get a
sense of scale when you see our mountains, glaciers, and
ice fields from the air.
Alaskans have been flying since 1913, when the first
biplane took off over Fairbanks. Aviation legends like
Noel Wien, Ben Eielson, and Joe Crosson were our first
bush pilots, flying to and from rural communities to
deliver mail and cargo. Today, modern day bush pilots
land helicopters and fix-winged planes on glaciers,
beaches, and waterways, providing some of the most
amazing flightseeing experiences imaginable.
guide to flightseeing
THE PLACES YOU'LL GO
Any time of year, flightseeing brings you
up close and personal with places that
are otherwise out of reach.
Wildlife Viewing
Landing Gear:
Floats, Tundra Tires
Fly to where the bears
are for an unforgettable
chance to see them in
their natural habitat.
Glacier Adventures
Landing Gear:
Skis
Land atop a glacier
to explore an icy
wonderland on foot—
or by dogsled!
Off the Grid
Landing Gear:
Floats, Tundra Tires
Experience wild Alaska
backcountry by flying
where there are
no roads.
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