About Island Wings Air Service
Island Wings Air Service is a boutique floatplane operator flying scenic and wilderness tours out of Ketchikan, Alaska. Owned and piloted by Michelle Masden, a highly experienced Alaskan bush pilot, the company specialises in small-group flightseeing over Misty Fjords National Monument — the towering 3,000-foot granite cliffs, waterfalls and glacially carved fjords that define the region.
The signature Misty Fjords floatplane tour cruises low over the wilderness before landing on a remote alpine or saltwater lake, giving passengers time to step out onto the floats and take in the silence of one of America's largest protected wildernesses. Custom charters and wildlife-focused flights are also available, and because the aircraft carries only a handful of guests, everyone gets a window seat and a personal narration from the pilot.
Island Wings has earned a devoted following and top ratings for its safety record, personal service and Masden's decades of local flying experience. Unlike the larger flight operators, the company keeps groups small and the experience intimate, making it a favourite among photographers and travellers seeking an authentic, unhurried look at Misty Fjords from the air and water.
