Kingfisher Aviation LLC is a private jet charter operator based in Kodiak with a home base at PADQ. Operators fly under their own FAA Part 135 certificate and carry direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
Kingfisher Aviation & Kingfisher Air Inc are licensed and inspected to operate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State of Alaska. Our pilots are examined annually by the FAA. The aircraft are thoroughly inspected by and maintained by a certified mechanic every 100 flight hours - which is about once a month. We are CPR/First Aid certified and have special use permits to operate in the Kodiak Refuge, Katmai National Park and Alaska State Parks. We meet all the applicable insurance requirements by the state and federal government. Most important and is a mainstay in our company attitude is to NOT PUSH THE WEATHER. Glen & Kyle take a conservative attitude, and will cancel flights if they deem the weather is not (or will not stay) good enough to safely complete the flight.
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Both Glen & Kyle are outstanding.
We went on the bear viewing tour to Fraser lake. Got very lucky. Extended viewing of a mom and her first spring cub. Watched her catch 2 fish, nurse her cub, ford the river multiple times. Also a 2nd mom & cub & a mom with 3 2nd summer cubs.
From the air we saw 8 bears fishing in one area and many bears on the flight home. Lost count. Scenic tour of both sides of Alaska’s Emerald Isle and snow capped mountains / glacier in the middle. Highlight of our 3 week, 7 locale tour of Alaska. Glen is an extremely knowledgeable guide!
Another woman in our group said it was the best day of her life, including orangutans in Borneo, etc. An amazing day!
LA
5.0
Lee Ann Ellsworth · a year ago
Google
This was our fourth trip to Alaska. We have been on some amazing tours, and this is definitely another one! I felt completely safe flying out to Fraser Lake with Kyle as our pilot. There were 3 seniors on this trip, and he was considerate of us as we hiked and got on and off the plane. The day was sunny and clear so we flew over the mountains. Everyone should fly over Kodiak Island - so beautiful! We spent two hours watching brown bears sows, cubs, and males fishing, fighting, and hanging out. I got to take many wonderful photos. It was spectacular watching these magnificent animals just being bears!
LD
5.0
L. DeMarco · 2 years ago
Google
Outstanding tour to Frazier Lake. We were privileged to view over 20 bears! I do not care to fly in small planes but Kyle's narrative throughout the ride made the flight seem only a few minutes long and pleasant. You will be in good hands with Kyle and Glenn.
KO
5.0
Kidd of the World · 2 years ago
Google
Hands down the BEST part of our visit to Kodiak! Brothers Kyle & Glen have a safe and friendly air service to fish, view bears or get around the island. Were planning to visit Katmai, but with the weather we needed to move back a day and went to Frazer lake instead - the views and bears were what made this a must-do experience. Easy access right in the middle of Kodiak - they will even pick you up from your hotel! As a professional pilot myself, Glen was very safe and great to my family and 3-yr old. Was such a smooth and great flight, I’ll definitely come back for another trip with them!
AB
5.0
Allison Bolgiano Lang · 3 years ago
Google
I had an amazing experience going on a bear viewing tour from Kodiak to Katmai National Park with pilot Kyle! The views of mountains, aquamarine bays, and Kodiak's alpine during the flight were incredible. We spent almost two hours at Geographic Harbor in Katmai watching bears fish, play, and nap. Kyle respected the bears' boundaries and made sure we did but also knew enough about their "small personal bubbles" during salmon season, allowing us to get pretty close. A few bears walked within 20 yards of our group of their own volition. It was amazing! Kyle and his wife Teri were both very kind and professional. Everything seemed safe and well-organized. I definitely recommend flying with Kingfisher Aviation!
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