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Float Plane Charters

Access the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness from the air in your very own Alaskan Float Plane. Explore places like:

– Katmai National Park
– Denali National Park
– Kitchatna Mountains and Bucky’s Cabin

Available for private charter when not in use by in-lodge guests. Operated by Sportsman’s Air Service, based out of Anchorage.

A-star H-125 b3 helicopters

The B3e is renowned for its exceptional versatility and power to weight ratio. Making it the first choice in rotor wing aircraft. Its ability to perform demanding tasks, like landing in tight spaces while skiing or fishing, iand its exceptional payload capacity make it our first choice. Along with great performance ,comes its renowned reliability. This airframe just gets better with time. This helicopter is the center piece of all of our adventures near the lodge.

DH-3 Super Otter

Our airplane, the DH-3 Garret turbine otter, is undoubtedly the best in class for Alaska bush planes. Often referred to as the “Texas Turbine Super Otter,” it boasts an exceptional power-to-weight ratio that significantly enhances safety during takeoff and landings. Whether equipped with wheel skis in the winter or floats in the summer, this aircraft is capable of handling various terrains, from skiing and landing in powder fields on glaciers to flying our national parks on floats in the summer. Rest assured, you’ll be flying in the best aircraft for Alaska.

Katmai Bear Viewing

The Katmai experience is like no other in the world. A place where bears still roam without any fear or interference from humans. For a day, step into their world and experience the majesty of Katmai. Brooks Falls is just one of the wonders the park expounds. Hundreds of lakes and streams are home to the famous bears, moose and caribou.

The flight from Anchorage to Brooks Falls, lasts two hours. Weather permitting we can make the flight over the tops of Spurr, Redoubt and Illiamna volcanos. On the way back we can fly at lower elevations through the fabled passes through the Alaska range. A window with each seat makes it easy to spotting Dall sheep and other wildlife through the neighboring Lake Clark National Park.

Flying in our de Havilland Turbine Otter is an experience of its own. Each passenger can enjoy a high-back seat, aisle down the middle, and state-of-the-art intercom. Alaska proven, the Otter is considered one of the more desirable tour airplanes in the fleet. This plane can seat up to 9 guests in comfort.

Full day tour – 10 hours, Brooks Falls, other areas/landmarks

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Denali Discovery

A flight-see of Denali is an experience of a lifetime. The Alaska range is the biggest mountain range in Alaska featuring the largest mountain in North America. In addition to Denali, peaks like Foraker, Hunter and Moose’s Tooth tear through the surrounding glaciers to amazing heights. Such dramatic terrain is rarely found anywhere else in the world.

You will not find a more capable aircraft to enjoy the mountain scenery. The Turbine Otter can achieve elevations for your flight with plenty of extra power. Flight routes can take you into some of the famous glacier terrain of Denali National Park. Fly the Ruth, Kahiltna, Tokasitna, or Yentna glaciers.

flying through Denali National Park with Tordrillo Mountain Lodge

Tordrillo/ Kitchatna/ Bucky’s cabin

We have a special place for this tour in our hearts. This is our back yard. Tordrillo Mountain Lodge has been exploring the Tordrillo and Kitchatna mountains for decades. Start your flight over the Cook Inlet and fly directly up the Triumvirate glacier and down the Trimble glacier as you make your way to the Kitchatna Spires.

The Kitchatna Mountains are an extremely remote section of the Alaska Range. Seemingly isolated in their own island uplift, these granite peaks rise more than 4,000 feet out of the glaciers below. Known for the biggest shear walls anywhere in North America, the area is nothing short of mind-blowing.

On your way back, stop by Bucky’s Cabin at the famous Rainy Pass Lodge. Alaska’s first guest lodge and one of the most impressive collection of Alaskan and Iditarod artifacts one can find.

4 hour tour

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