Questions you might have before booking.
If you don’t see the answer you are looking for, feel free to give us a call at: (907) 733-2218
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We are open all year, seven days a week, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
The summer/shoulder season (through September 30th) office hours are daily from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm every day, Alaska Daylight Time (-8UTC).
The winter season (October – April) office hours daily from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
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On a good weather day, all of our tours are amazing! However, if you would like a little guidance, let us suggest Mountain Voyager with a Glacier Landing. While neither the shortest nor longest tour, we find it’s the perfect middle ground for most of our passengers. But if you want more information, the TAT staff are always happy to discuss our tours in greater detail and answer any questions.
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Denali Flights departing from Talkeetna have a distinct advantage over departures from Anchorage or Denali National Park entrance area. Talkeetna is approximately 60 miles from the summit and within ten minutes of take-off you are over the immense glaciers and infinite peaks of the Alaska Range. Money spent on departures from Anchorage or Denali National Park entrance area is money spent on flying over the flat lands getting to and from the Alaska Range.
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In Alaska, especially around big mountains, weather and clouds are constantly shifting so no exact experience can ever be guaranteed. Big mountains make their own weather systems. And with two opposing systems on either side of the Alaska Range the “actual” weather can change hourly. The points of interest mentioned in our descriptions are highlights of the tour, which we always do our best to show you depending on wind and weather. Our pilots make every tour unique by showing you the best currently available views, lighting and scenery while always keeping safety as the number one priority.
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We highly recommend making an advance reservation as soon as you know the dates you will be in our area. While we require you to pay the full amount upon reservation, you can book with confidence knowing that you can get a 100% refund of your payment for any reason. The sooner you make a reservation the more likely we will have the tour and time available that suits your travel plans. Denali flights from Talkeetna have become increasingly popular and we can’t always accommodate walk-ins. Also, since you can cancel 24-48 hours in advance free of charge, there is no risk to you in making a reservation. You can also cancel when you check in for your flight for any weather-related reason and receive a 100% refund.
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Our planes hold up to 10 passengers at a time. Any group smaller than 10 passengers will be sharing the aircraft with other passengers. . We cannot guarantee particular seating as it is dictated by FAA approved “weight and balance” program. However, visibility from every seat is excellent and everyone gets a window seat.
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Talkeetna Air Taxi has the most experienced glacier pilots that are currently flying the Alaska Range. TAT has landed more people on the glaciers than all the other air services combined.
Our pilots average 12 years of flight experience in Denali National Park. Also, Talkeetna Air Taxi is the only approved glacier landing concessionaire with its own state-of-the-art Flight Simulator. TAT has annual FAA recurrent training and in-depth safety training for specialized glacier operations.
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To fly or not to fly? When you check in for your flightseeing tour, we will give a briefing on visibility and current conditions. It is then your decision whether to fly or not. If we cancel or you decide not to fly due to weather conditions you always receive a 100% refund. If you choose to fly, prices will be adjusted to actual flight time & whether a glacier landing was performed or not. We also provide rescheduling options if your travel plans permit.
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Flight Seeing Departure Times:
*MUST ARRIVE 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO CHECK IN*
May 1 – June 1
8:30am (7:45 am check in)
11 am (10:15 am check in)
1:30pm (12:45 pm check in)
4pm (3:15 pm check in)
June 2 – September 7
8:30am (7:45 am check in)
11 am (10:15 am check in)
1:30pm (12:45 pm check in)
4pm (3:15 pm check in)
6:30 pm (5:45 pm check in)
September 8 – September 15
8:30am (7:45 am check in)
11 am (10:15 am check in)
1:30pm (12:45 pm check in)
4pm (3:15 pm check in)
September 16 – September 30
10am (9:15 am check in)
12:45pm (12:00 pm check in)
4pm (3:15 pm check in)
October 1-April 30
12 Noon (11:15 am check in)
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Yes!!! You are required to check in 45 minutes prior to flight departure. Talkeetna Air Taxi reserves the right to reschedule your reservation if you have not arrived and fully checked in within 15 minutes of your tour’s departure.
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For any reservation that qualifies for a discount, you must call us directly at (907) 733-2218.
May 1- September 30:
Discounts
- Alaska Residents
- Groups of 4 or More
- Child Rate- 11 years of age and under
October 1- April 30:
No Discounts
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The types of flights TAT offers are:
- Helicopter services
- Climbing expedition support
- Media & Commercial filming projects
- Utility Charters (fuel delivery, building supplies…)
- Iditarod “Chase the Race” and day trip charters
- Back-country rafting & hiking transport
- Aerial Photography & Survey
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If you are staying at one of the lodges in Kantishna, we discourage planning on air travel from Talkeetna to Kantishna. Why? The flights are weather dependent. If the weather is not flyable, it is very difficult to arrange a last minute van transport from Talkeetna to Kantishna.
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The best way is to use the ‘BOOK ONLINE’ button on our secure web site or call us toll free at 1(800)533-2219 or (907)733-2218. You can also send us an e-mail to clarify any questions you may have: [email protected].
We are available to discuss your schedule, provide advice, and answer any questions you may have – seven days a week – year-round.
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Due to the aircraft manufacturer’s seat weight limitations, we cannot accommodate passengers whose individual weight exceeds 375 lbs (170kg).
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Please check with your lodging, as many provide shuttles.
Talkeetna Air Taxi also provides pick-ups within a 2-mile radius from downtown.
If you are staying at McKinley Princess Lodge or Talkeetna Alaska Lodge, please make sure to obtain their schedule for shuttles.
Questions you might have after booking.
If you don’t see the answer you are looking for, feel free to give us a call at: (907) 733-2218
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Bring long pants, closed toe shoes, sunglasses, cameras with extra batteries and memory cards. It is easy to take well over 100 photos. We do not recommend backpacks/purses on the airplane as space is limited. We are happy to hold them until you return from your tour. Binoculars can be used on the glacier landings but are not recommended during the flight.
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Sunglasses, long pants & closed toe shoes are always recommended. From May to the middle of September wear a light/medium jacket (layers are always a sure thing in Alaska). From mid September to April a heavy jacket, hat, boots and gloves are recommended.
We supply waterproof over-boots which fit over your shoes for glacier landing flights.
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Our service is highly weather dependent. Due to the dynamic weather changes in the Alaska Range, we cannot notify customers in advance of cancellations or modifications. If you are coming to Talkeetna specifically for the flight, please call us the day you are flying to inquire about weather.
If we cancel the tour for weather-related reasons, you will receive a 100% refund of any monies paid to us. If the weather is less than perfect but still flyable, we will brief you and make a recommendation, but it is still up to you if you want to fly or not. If you choose to fly, prices will be adjusted to flight time & whether a glacier landing was performed or not. If you decide not to fly due to any weather reason you will receive a 100% refund. When the weather isn’t so great and you have flexibility in your itinerary, we will work closely with you to reschedule. Please note that if we have to fly with instruments, the FAA requires aircraft to be staggered & this could result in flight delays.
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If you are particularly prone to motion sickness, taking a precautionary, non-drowsy, anti-motion sickness medication is a good idea. However, our flights are very smooth and turns are slow and gentle. This is a professional scenic tour, not a thrill ride. Most people do not experience motion sickness and do not need an anti-motion sickness medication. We fly over snow and ice, which do not produce the heat thermals that can cause turbulence. On the rare occasion that turbulence does occur, we will do our best to inform passengers before flying.
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Drive times to Talkeetna:
Anchorage – 3 Hours (Due to annual road maintenance)
Fairbanks – 5 Hours
Denali National Park – 3 Hours (Vehicle entrance)
Seward – 4.5 Hours
Homer – 6 Hours -
Please check with your lodging, as many provide shuttles.
Talkeetna Air Taxi also provides pick-ups within a 2-mile radius from downtown.
If you are staying at McKinley Princess Lodge or Talkeetna Alaska Lodge, please make sure to obtain their schedule for shuttles.
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Our flights are usually very smooth. We fly over snow and ice, which do not produce the heat thermals that can cause turbulence. On the rare occasion that turbulence does occur, we will do our best to inform passengers before flying.