Northwind Aviation, LLC

04/22/2025

HOUSING NEEDED. Meet Ralph and Jaden! Our newest pilot and reservations specialist at Northwind Aviation, LLC and Destination Alaska Charters. Ralph is a highly qualified pilot in a variety of aircraft and will be flying our Turbine Beaver across the Inlet for Bear viewing and lodge support. Jaden will be in the office with the team helping answer phone calls and getting folks ready for a day of adventure. They are looking for a 6 month rental near town. If you are looking for quiet professional tenants from May 1 til October 1, let us know what you have. Email the details to [email protected] and we'll set up a time to come look. Thanks in advance!

09/06/2024

Another Exciting Announcement! Northwind Aviation in conjunction with our Anchorage based company Alaska Air Taxi has completed the purchase of a PA-31 Panther Navajo! We searched for nearly a year for just the right twin engine aircraft to add to our fleet and patience paid off! This aircraft has all the right modifications:
Upgraded 350 H.P. turbo-charged engines
Ultra quiet 4 blade Q-tip props
Vortex generators with upgross useful load kit
Additional rear heater
Full glass Garmin/Aspen panel
Extended range fuel
Crew and Cargo door
200 MPH Cruise
7+1 pax Executive Interior
This pristine aircraft will fly year-round from Anchorage to Kodiak, Homer, Seward, Valdez, Fairbanks, King Salmon, and just about any other airport our customers need. We still have a bunch of FAA paperwork to complete before we can fly passengers, but we'll let you know!

07/31/2024

Brooks Falls is loaded with Bears! We’re doing 3-5 flights per day to Katmai National Park. Give us a call….. you gotta go! 907-435-4011

07/29/2024

Keep smiling through the weather holds! The destinations are worth the wait.

Thanks for the photos and joining us

06/07/2024

The season is here! Have you flown with us? Please share a photo below, we'd love to see your Northwind Aviation adventures.

03/16/2024

Congratulations to all McNeil River bear watching lottery winners! You are about to experience one of the most unique and incredible wildlife safaris in Alaska. The Department of Fish and Game does a fantastic job all summer hosting the winners and providing a safe and fun multi-day adventure. Destination Alaska and Northwind Aviation can take you there. We will have three floatplanes fueled and ready to go throughout the summer. Only $100 deposit to hold your seat. Give Alison a call at our office 907-435-4011
https://www.northwindak.com/bearviewing/mcneil-river-access

03/12/2024

Come see the cute and cuddley as well as the mighty protectors! The deep roar and jaw popping of the momma bear will rattle you to your core. Northwind Aviation and Destination Alaska are doing multiple flights per day to Brooks Falls. Come see the action for yourself. Call today to book your seats! 907-435-4011. Operators are standing by.

02/12/2024

We are getting excited for summer 2024! Check out our latest video!

Welcome to Northwind Aviation!Northwind Aviation has been a family-owned company since the beginning. Based in Homer Alaska, it was founded founded by Jose d...

01/12/2024

We are growing! The number of requests for small group fly out fishing, outpost dinners, jet ski tours, private Bear Watching, and Anchorage to Homer, Seward, and Kodiak charter flights have pushed us to expand our fleet again! I just returned from a trip to Seattle to purchase another Cessna 206 for our fleet. Here it is! After extensive searching, we finally found one that meets our high standard and we are super excited!

The stats are:
Late model U206G
Factory Float Kit
IO-550N (310 H.P.)
350 TSFRM
2650 AFTT
Robertson STOL kit
S-TEC 60 Auto pilot
Long Range Fuel
3800 lb gross weight increase (being installed)

The Cessna 206 has long been considered the workhorse of the North and is as capable as it is reliable. We are thrilled to offer our customers the fastest, safest, and most comfortable aircraft in the business. Hop onboard! Lets go see Alaska!