About Alpine Air Alaska
Alpine Air Alaska is a premier flightseeing operator based in Girdwood and serving the greater Anchorage area, specialising in scenic flights over Alaska's most spectacular glaciers, mountain ranges, and coastal landscapes. The company flies fixed-wing aircraft and is known for offering glacier landing experiences that allow passengers to step out onto the ice and take in the vastness of Alaska's backcountry from ground level. Their flights depart from the Girdwood airstrip, putting them within easy reach of Anchorage-based visitors looking for a once-in-a-lifetime aerial perspective on the Last Frontier.
Flight options include glacier landings on the Knik Glacier and Colony Glacier, scenic flyovers of Prince William Sound, aerial tours of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range (weather permitting), and custom charter flights for photographers, researchers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Most flights run 60 to 90 minutes and include narrated commentary from the pilot on the geology, wildlife, and history of the areas being flown over. The aircraft are outfitted with large windows for unobstructed viewing, and small group sizes — typically two to five passengers — ensure an intimate, personalised experience.
What distinguishes Alpine Air Alaska is the glacier landing component, which transforms a scenic flight into an interactive adventure. Standing on a glacier thousands of feet above sea level, surrounded by jagged peaks and absolute silence, is an experience that no cruise or bus tour can replicate. Their pilots are seasoned bush flyers with thousands of hours in Alaskan conditions, and their safety record reflects the meticulous approach they bring to every flight. For visitors wanting to see the real Alaska beyond the road system, Alpine Air delivers.
