Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Taquan Air Flightseeing Tours & Scheduled Flights in Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://taquanair.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Discover Metlakatla: A Community Rich in History and Culture](https://taquanair.com/discover-metlakatla-a-community-rich-in-history-and-culture/) - Just 20 miles outside of Ketchikan lies a destination that blends history, culture, and welcoming spirit in a way few places can. Metlakatla, Alaska is... - [Soaring Strong: The Inspiring 45-Year Legacy of Taquan Air](https://taquanair.com/soaring-strong-the-inspiring-45-year-legacy-of-taquan-air/) - Since 1977, Taquan Air has connected Southeast Alaska’s remote communities by air—rooted in history, built on service and community, and flown with purpose. - [A Commitment to Excellence in Aircraft Care](https://taquanair.com/safetyblog/) - Safety Mission At Taquan Air, the safety and maintenance of our aircrafts are not just priorities—they are our top mission. As we initiate the important task of refurbishing our planes from the floats up, we adhere to stringent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and follow all manufacturer guidelines. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every ## Pages - [Tours](https://taquanair.com/) - Taquan Air has served Southeast Alaska for more than 40 years and is recognized as one of the most successful floatplane operations in Alaska, due to our safety culture and commitment to customer service. - [Careers](https://taquanair.com/careers/) - CAREERS Join our Team 2026 Career Opportunities Seaplane Pilot - Seasonal Location: Ketchikan Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill pilot positions for Summer 2026. We operate DeHavilland Beavers and Turbine Otters on straight floats exclusively. All pilot positions involve flying freight and mail to multiple destinations near Ketchikan, as well as on and - [Scheduled Flights](https://taquanair.com/flights/) - Locally Owned Book a Flight Today! Book Now Where We Fly Taquan Air flies year-round to a variety of communities on Prince of Wales, Revillagigedo and Annette Islands as well as to mainland Alaska. SUMMER SCHEDULE *All Flights are weather dependent and jet connections are not guaranteed. Please note that these are Bush flights. Routing - [Misty Fjords Flightseeing](https://taquanair.com/tours/misty-fjords-flightseeing/) - Misty Fjords Flightseeing Misty Fjords National Monument. A new high in discovering Alaska scenery. Fly through the Misty Fjords National Monument on a once-in-a-lifetime floatplane adventure.Wondering what to do in Ketchikan? We’ll fly you up and over the most breathtaking Alaska scenery, you may ever see. During your 60-minute flight, you’ll have an eagle’s eye - [Contact](https://taquanair.com/contact/) - Contact Address 4085 Tongass AvenueKetchikan, AK 99901 Get in Touch 907-225-8800 Email LOCAL: reservations@taquanair.com TOURS: info@kawanti.com We’d love to hear from you We’re excited to hear from you, whether it’s to book a tour, get more information about one of our adventures or inquire about job opportunities. First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Get - [Get To Know Your Pilot](https://taquanair.com/get-to-know-your-pilot/) - GET TO KNOW YOUR PILOT Clark Clark joined Taquan Air in March 2022 after serving over 7 years as a FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI) overseeing Part 135 operators in Alaska… Read More About Clark! Mr. Miller is an Airline Transport Pilot with over 11,000 flight hours who also served as a Chief Pilot and - [About](https://taquanair.com/about/) - About Who we are and more The name Taquan, meaning “village by the sea” in the Tsmishian native language, has been synonymous with aviation in Southeast Alaska for almost 50 years, and is recognized as one of the most successful floatplane operations in Alaska.What we are aboutWe’re locals who are passionate about sharing all that - [Blog](https://taquanair.com/blog/) - Blog History January 20, 2026 Discover Metlakatla: A Community Rich in History and Culture Just 20 miles outside of Ketchikan lies a destination that blends history, culture, and welcoming... Read More History July 16, 2025 Soaring Strong: The Inspiring 45-Year Legacy of Taquan Air Since 1977, Taquan Air has played a vital role in connecting - [Fleet](https://taquanair.com/fleet/) - OUR FLEET The Taquan Floatplane Fleet Some say we’ve got the most impressive fleet in the southeastern Alaskan air. Good looking? Yes. Best maintained? For sure. Come fly our restored DeHavilland Beaver and Otter floatplanes. Your comfort, safety and enjoyment are what we strive for. Beaver The Beaver, considered the workhorse of the air, was - [Freight](https://taquanair.com/freight-services/) - Freight We’ll get it there, safe and sound Regularly scheduled freight services from Taquan are the simple, fast and affordable way to get your cargo to more than 20 locations in SE Alaska. Just measure and weigh your item(s), and you’re ready to book. General Advisements All freight is shipped at Shippers risk.Photo ID must - [Private Custom Floatplane Flightseeing](https://taquanair.com/tours/private-custom-floatplane-flightseeing/) - Private Custom Floatplane Flightseeing If you've got 30 minutes or 3 hours, we can customize your experience. Private Misty Fjords, aerial island tour, glacier/fjords flightseeing… the sky’s the limit!Chartering aircraft with Taquan Air provides you the flexibility you want, and you are limited only by your imagination. Read More From aboard your private, impeccably maintained - [Alaska Bear Adventure & Flightseeing](https://taquanair.com/tours/alaska-bear-adventure-flightseeing/) - Alaska Bear Adventure & Flightseeing Fly into the ultimate adventure, bear-watching in Alaska. Our veteran Alaska bush pilots are your ticket to an awesome Alaska experience. This tour is only available to a small number of visitors, thanks to a special U.S. Forest Service permit. It’s designed to land you in a world of wildlife - [Anan Creek Bear Adventure & Flightseeing](https://taquanair.com/tours/anan-creek-bear-adventure-flightseeing/) - Anan Creek Bear Adventure & Flightseeing Unique wildlife viewing experience of both brown and black bears! Experience the thrill of taking off from the Ketchikan waterfront by floatplane with a veteran Alaska bush pilot on this unique wildlife expedition only available to a small number of visitors. Fly deep into the vast Tongass National Forest - [Home](https://taquanair.com/home/) - #1 Selling Tour Misty Fjords Flightseeing Book Now Flightseeing Adventures That Take Your Breath Away Choose your Adventure #1 tour Misty Fjords Flightseeing 26 Reviews  Rated 5 out of 5 1.75 hour Difficulty Level: Easy Free cancelation $389/person Alaska Bear Adventure & Flightseeing 11 Reviews  Rated 5 out of 5 3.25hour Difficulty Level: - [Charters](https://taquanair.com/charters/) - Charters Destinations/Getting Prepared Humpback Chalet Imagine yourself settled into a deluxe wilderness cabin nestled in the heart of 2.3 million acre Misty Fjords National Monument. Accessible only by air, Humpback Lake is located 60 miles southwest of Ketchikan Alaska… Learn more USFS Cabins Taquan Air will fly you into one of the many secluded cabins - [Neets Bay Bear Adventure & Flightseeing](https://taquanair.com/tours/neets-bay-bear-adventure-flightseeing/) - Neets Bay Bear Adventure & Flightseeing Neets Bay has some of the best bear-watching in Southeast Alaska. If bear-watching is on your bucket list, you couldn’t find a more enjoyable way to view bears catching salmon.Here’s how your trip will go.Climb aboard a DeHavilland Beaver or Otter floatplane and take off for a panoramic view - [Alaska Bush Pilot Experience](https://taquanair.com/tours/alaska-bush-pilot-experience/) - Alaska Bush Pilot Experience Experience the life of an Alaska bush pilot! Superb scenery, stops at remote outposts, and a true bush pilot experience are yours on this unique way to see the real Alaska.Join us on one of our daily scheduled mail, freight, and passenger flights to one or more of our neighboring communities - [FAQ](https://taquanair.com/faq/) - FAQ General FAQ Should I book a tour through my cruise ship or through you directly? As a visitor to Ketchikan, you have the choice to pre-book with the cruise line or shop independently. Because port time and tour space are limited, it is suggested that tours be booked through the cruise line to guarantee ## Categories - [Safety & Maintenance](https://taquanair.com/category/safety-maintenance/) - [History](https://taquanair.com/category/history/)