Introductory Comments

Trip Research

My own experience with many Alaskan trips serves as the basis for much of the information here.  Furthermore, I scoured websites, forums, trip reports and books in search of helpful information.

My goal is to assemble all relevant Alaska trip planning data into what I hope is a one-stop-source.  Maps, text explanations, links and tips should make trip planning a breeze.

There is a lot of “Fly To Alaska” information on the Internet.  To supplement my own experiences, I included site information where I found helpful tidbits on the “Links” page.

YouTube Route Overview

As part of a weekly webinar series sponsored by supercub.org, I did a presentation covering this website, routes to Alaska and related comments.  You can view the YouTube presentation at this link.

Personal Experience

I’ve flown each of the main routes (Highway, Trench, Coast, Cassiar Hwy) and taken countless options amongst the main routes to explore new scenery.  With the exception of one short section (Stikine river out to Wrangell island), over the years I followed all the dashed optional flight tracks on each of the maps.

I try to convey my experience on each route.  I cover what isn’t typically written elsewhere.  If there is off-the-beaten-path information that locals shared or which I experienced, you’ll find this often hard to track down information here.

I also added pictures so you can see what you’re getting into along each route.  I try to illustrate not just distant scenery but up-close views of the terrain & topography along each route.  I’ll continue to scan through my thousands of pictures and continue to update links herein as time permits.  Also, please (!!) if you have pertinent pictures to share, I’d love to post them here–and give you credit for your valuable contributions.

In the tips and frequently asked questions page, I underscore the between-the-lines tidbits and answer as many of the questions I myself asked when planning (and which other people have asked me over the years via emails and phone calls).  Hopefully I answer all your questions and help you to make optimal trip choices.

Aircraft Type

You don’t have to have a Super Cub to fly to Alaska.  People have flown all manner of single and twin-engine planes.  If you only want to land at paved airports there are ones along all of these routes.  There are plenty of smooth gravel strips that are suitable for most planes, including Bonanza’s, Cirrus, Mooney and a couple that even small twins regularly fly into (e.g. McCarthy; Dry Bay).

A Personal Note

Thank you for visiting our site.  Please email me [remove spaces] t e d @ f l y 2 a k . c o m with questions, comments and insight.  I would very much appreciate hearing from you after your trip(s).  Please share your experiences, pictures and videos!

Above image: Rohn (left) and Chisana Glacier taken flying Eastward coming out of Skolai Pass