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Alaska Seaplane Service
United States

15
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6
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ICAO
J5
IATA
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Connecting Southeast Alaska's remote communities by seaplane.
Headquarters
Juneau, United States
Alaska Seaplane Service is a small regional air carrier operating floatplane and seaplane services in Southeast Alaska, primarily serving the Juneau area and surrounding remote communities. The airline provides essential air transportation to areas with limited or no road access, making it a vital link for residents, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts.
The carrier operates scheduled and charter flights, connecting Juneau with smaller communities, fishing lodges, and wilderness destinations throughout the Alexander Archipelago. Its services support both local commuters and visitors seeking access to Alaska's rugged coastal terrain.
As a niche operator in a demanding environment, Alaska Seaplane Service relies on skilled bush pilots experienced in the challenging weather and terrain conditions characteristic of Southeast Alaska.
Hubs & network
Alaska Seaplane Service operates primarily out of Juneau, Alaska, with water-based operations serving the surrounding Southeast Alaska region.
Fleet
The airline operates small single-engine and twin-engine floatplanes suited to water landings in Southeast Alaska's coastal environment.
Notable facts
- ›Operates in one of the most challenging flying environments in North America due to Southeast Alaska's mountainous terrain and unpredictable weather.
- ›Provides critical access to remote communities not reachable by road in the Alexander Archipelago.
- ›Holds IATA designator code J5.
- ›Services include both scheduled passenger flights and charter operations.
- ›Supports tourism to wilderness lodges, fishing camps, and recreational destinations in the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Connecting Alaska's remote coastal communities by float plane daily
Alaska Seaplane Service is a small regional air carrier operating in Southeast Alaska, providing essential air transportation to communities not accessible by road. The airline specializes in float plane and wheeled aircraft operations serving the rugged coastal and island communities of the Alaska Panhandle. It plays a vital role in connecting residents of remote villages to essential services and supply routes.
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Fleet Note
Alaska Seaplane Service operates a small fleet of light piston and turboprop float planes suited to Southeast Alaska's coastal waterways and short-field airstrips.
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Route network
AGN → TKEDHP
HNH → JNUCNA
HNS → JNUCNA
HNS → SGYCNC
JNU → AGNDHP
JNU → HNHCNA
JNU → HNSCNC CNA
JNU → PECDHP
SGY → JNUCNC CNA
TKE → JNUDHP
ELV → JNUDHP
GST → JNUPA1
JNU → GSTPA1
JNU → SGYCNA
PEC → ELVDHP
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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