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Logo with airplane over mountains, text: Sheldon Air Service, Talkeetna, Alaska.

A Family-Owned Business Delivering Authentic Alaska Private Flight Experiences

Denali Scenic Tours

Denali Flightseeing and Glacier Landings for travelers that value a more personable experience

Private Flights & Remote Lodge Experiences

Day passes and overnight experiences at some of Alaska’s most remarkable destinations.

Bear Viewing Experience

A Private Flight To Witness Bears At The Shores of Lake Clark National Park

Epic Private Adventures

Private Air Taxi Support For Mountaineers That Prefer Comfort And A Personal Touch Over Large Groups

Iditarod Private Flights

Honoring Iditarod’s Spirit, Guiding You Through Alaska’s Vast, Untamed Beauty

Talkeetna has a long history of being home to some of the best pilots in Alaska and Udo’s team at Sheldon Air Service absolutely carry on this fine tradition…. I’d recommend Sheldon for any adventure flying or sightseeing!- R.M.


Denali Flight Tours From Talkeetna

Small by design. Quiet by choice. True Talkeetna.


Talkeetna is charming, quaint, and calm—and we fly the same way. Our hangar feels like the town: unhurried, friendly, personal. You’re welcomed like an old friend, briefed simply by a local, and flown with experienced pilots that put safety first. The pace is steady and safety-first, so you have peace of mind and room to breathe.

In the air, the experience is tailored and interactive—ask questions, follow a curiosity, linger on a view when conditions allow. On the ground, there’s time to talk story and share the Sheldon legacy—the why behind what we do.

If you’re drawn to seeing a real working hangar, witnessing the ins and outs of the daily routine of an Alaskan bush pilot and a team who care about every detail, this is your Talkeetna experience.

We keep it small, we keep it real.

Here are some of our popular offerings

Denali Mountaineer Adventure From $430

Fly along the stunning Kanikula Glacier to view the three majestic peaks—Mounts Foraker, Hunter, and Denali—the tallest peak in North America and a formidable challenge even for the most experienced climbers. During climbing season, this route passes Denali Base Camp, where where brave men and women prepare for the summit attempts. Our Glacier Landings invite you to step into that adventurous spirit—where the hum of the engine fades, and silence, snow, and awe take over.

Beyond the Flight - Something New Is Taking Shape

We’re developing a small collection of all inclusive Alaska adventures built around Denali flightseeing and remote wilderness lodges.

Interested in learning more? 

What our clients have to say about us

Everyone at SAS was friendly and accommodating, a great team to work with. The planes are maintained with safety in mind, and Udo flies with an obvious intention of keeping you safe and as comfortable as possible while providing passengers on both sides of the aircraft spectacular views of a finicky mountain. I look forward to another flight around Denali someday, and I won’t fly with anyone else.

– Mike L • Google Reviews

Sheldon Air Service was able to help us out with a last minute booking for a flight around Denali National Park. We were immediately setup by an enthusiastic team. The hangar/meeting location was easy to find. Airplane was in very good shape, and our capable and enthusiastic pilot took us on one of the most breath taking flights of our lives, filled with captivating and surrealistic views of the mountains - including a landing on a frozen lake which was a great adventure. After spotting some moose on the way back and a buttery smooth landing in Talkeetna we hope to be able to try this again during the spring/summer in the future. Cheers to the Sheldon Air Service team and thanks for an unforgettable flight.

– Beata • Google Reviews

Talkeetna has a long history of being home to some of the best pilots in Alaska and Udo's team at Sheldon Air Service absolutely carry on this fine tradition. I chartered Sheldon to get to a remote part of the Alaska Range and Udo's professionalism delivered - I felt completely safe with his judgement in what turned out to be challenging flying conditions and he got me to where I wanted to be. I'd recommend Sheldon for any adventure flying or sightseeing!

– Rusty M • Google Reviews

Amazing!!! No other words to describe the beauty we were able to see and experience! Then landing on the lake was the cherry on cake. Gotta give it up to the Sheldon Air staff, as they were in constant communication, as to the best day and time to fly. Our itinerary was purposefully a bit flexible, so we were able to wait for a 10/10 day. Then the day of the flight, they took us around town to see a few spots we hadn't seen and take pictures, while they checked out the plane to ensure everything was good to go. Pictures taken by Cami were awesome! Thanks you all for an amazing experience!

– Cynthia C • Google Reviews

We had an amazing time. 4 of us took a 1-hour flight + landing on a lake, venturing across the foothills into the southern range homing Denali, passing over the glaciers and along the south-facing valleys. Everyone from the office staff, ground support, and pilot was knowledgeable, personable, and great to work with. We were in Talkeetna for the weekend to celebrate a birthday and did not know about the wintertime sightseeing possibilities until we called and asked. Definitely a bucket-list item and I could not recommend anyone better to fly with for this experience!

– Bryce H • Google Reviews