Alaska Seaplane Service
United StatesAbout the airline
Alaska Seaplane Service (IATA: J5) is a U.S. regional airline based in Juneau, Alaska, operating seaplanes and wheeled aircraft since 1997. It connects 12 remote Southeast Alaska communities from its Juneau hub, serving areas accessible primarily by air or water.
Fleet
Alaska Seaplane Service (IATA code J5) was founded in 1997 and operates from its hub at Juneau International Airport in Alaska. The airline specializes in serving remote Southeast Alaska communities that lack road access, connecting 12 destinations including Sitka, Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, Kake, Petersburg, and smaller villages like Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove.
The airline's fleet comprises specialized aircraft suited to Alaska's challenging terrain: Pilatus PC-12, de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, and Cessna Grand Caravan. These aircraft operate as both seaplanes (float planes) and wheeled variants, enabling landings on water, gravel strips, and small airfields where conventional airports do not exist.
Alaska Seaplane Service offers scheduled passenger flights, charter services, cargo and freight transport, and sightseeing tours. The carrier is an FAA Safety Management System accepted air carrier and employs advanced navigation technology including ADS-B avionics and Capstone GPS systems. It operates year-round, serving as a vital transportation link for residents and visitors in Southeast Alaska's island and coastal communities.