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

A Family-Owned Business Delivering Denali Scenic Tours and Authentic Alaska Private 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

People First, always. Small by choice. True Talkeetna.

Talkeetna moves at its own pace, and we fly the same way. Our hangar feels like the town itself: personal, welcoming, and unhurried. You’re greeted by people that live here year round, flown by experienced bush pilots, and invited into a working aviation environment shaped by generations of life around Denali.

In the air, every flight feels personal. When conditions allow, there’s time to linger on a view, follow the light across a glacier, or simply take in the scale of the Alaska Range. Back on the ground, conversations often continue around the hangar — stories about flying here, the mountains, weather, and the landscape that surrounds Talkeetna.

If you’re drawn to small planes, working hangars, and a more grounded way to experience Denali National Park, this is your Talkeetna experience.

People First, always. Small by design. True Talkeetna.

Here are some of our popular offerings

Grand Adventure
  • MOST POPULAR
From $525

The Grand Adventure offers extended flightseeing deep into Denali National Park, with broader access to the glaciers, peaks, and remote landscapes of the Alaska Range. Explore the Kahiltna Glacier, fly past Denali, Mount Hunter, and Mount Foraker, and on clear days possibly view the Wickersham Wall. Optional glacier landings allow you to experience the scale and quiet of the mountains from the ground.

Denali Mountaineer Adventure From $430

Follow the Kahiltna Glacier deep into Denali National Park beneath the towering peaks of Denali, Mount Hunter, and Mount Foraker. During climbing season, you may see the remote Denali Base Camp, where expeditions begin their journey into the Alaska Range. Optional glacier landings offer a rare chance to stand among the mountains and experience the stillness of Alaska’s backcountry.

Southside Sheldon Adventure From $340

Fly deep into the heart of the Alaska Range on a classic Denali flightseeing adventure through the Ruth Gorge and into the vast Don Sheldon Amphitheater. Witness towering granite peaks, winding glaciers, and immense wilderness from the air, with the historic Mountain House perched high above the ice. Optional glacier landings offer the rare chance to step directly into Alaska’s wild mountain landscape.

ALL INCLUSIVE & CUSTOM EXPERIENCES

Ready to experience all-inclusive Alaska adventures that go beyond Denali flightseeing?

We’re always exploring new partnerships, destinations, and ways to help guests experience more of Alaska — and we’re happy to help shape something more personalized when possible.

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