​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Arctic Backcountry Flying Service

Photo by Nick Jans

​​Photo by Nick Jans

Village Charters

​We fly to all villages in the Northwest Arctic Borough and can take you to other villages of your choice. Call for pricing if you don't see the village where you want to go.

Kotzebue to Ambler           $2,000

Kotzebue to Buckland       $1,300

Kotzebue to Deering          $1,300

Kotzebue to Kiana             $1,000

Kotzebue to Kivalina        ​ $1,300

Kotzebue to Kobuk            $2,500

Kotzebue to Noatak           $900

Kotzebue to Noorvik          $850

Kotzebue to Pt. Hope        $2,500

Kotzebue to Selawik          $1,300

Kotzebue to Shungnak      $2,400

​Updated 7/9/2026

Backpacking and Float Trips

With spectacular National Parks and Monuments throughout the region, we'll get you to your destination for your hiking and floating journeys. 

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Fishing

Experience world-class fishing in one of several rivers in the region. Arctic Char, Sheefish, Grayling, Salmon and Northern Pike are abundant. Take your pick, we'll get you there. 

Flightseeing

Need to check off a National Park on your list? Let us take you to Gates of the Arctic, Bering Land Bridge, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Noatak National Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park. Or if you have limited time to spend in this magnificent country, a flightseeing trip provides a great opportunity to experience the beauty and wildness of northwest Alaska.