Charter a small-plane flight over Glacier Bay's sweeping icefields and tidewater glaciers from nearby Skagway, witnessing calving ice walls, mountain goats on cliff faces, and the raw geological power of Southeast Alaska from the air.
What to expect
Departing from Skagway's compact airstrip, the plane climbs swiftly above the Lynn Canal fjord before banking west over the Fairweather Range. The Grand Plateau Glacier unfolds beneath you in shades of white, cerulean, and deep cobalt, fractured by crevasse fields the size of city blocks. Wildlife sightings — Dall sheep, brown bears, and humpback whales in the bay below — are common. The roundtrip flight runs approximately 1.5–2 hours, landing back in Skagway with time to explore town.
Good to know
Weight and balance requirements apply; declare accurate weights at booking. Book directly with Skagway Air well ahead of your cruise date — summer capacity is limited. Weather holds the final word; the team monitors conditions closely and will reschedule or refund if unsafe.