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About Us

Welcome to K2 Aviation!

We are privileged to share with you the incredible landscape and timeless beauty of Denali National Park.

Our wonderful team takes pride in making your time with us the highlight of your Alaska vacation.

Our family has been operating in Denali for well over 50 years and is a top-rated National Park Service concessionaire.

Each pilot is selected for a combination of experience, skill, and knowledge and are truly the best in the business.

From our family to yours, welcome to K2 Aviation! We look forward to seeing you in Talkeetna, Alaska.

Todd, Suzanne, and Colin Rust

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Environmental Commitment

With our long relationship with Denali National Park & Preserve and Alaska, K2 Aviation is committed to conducting our operation in a manner that furthers the protection, conservation,
and preservation of the park and Alaska as a whole. It is our company policy to train our employees, perform our services, and educate our guests in a manner that reflects this culture of sustainability, and we are proud to be a green initiative leader in the Alaska air taxi and tourism industry. To this end, K2 Aviation will continue to maintain, implement, and enhance environmentally-friendly programs and policies, including, but not limited to, environmental purchasing, the incorporation of “green” products, waste stream reduction, and recycling. To assist us in our commitment to the environment, we proudly partner with the following organizations:

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  • Certified member of Adventure Green Alaska
  • Certified member of Alaska’s Green Star

Experience the K2 Difference!

Safety First:

• Experienced and professional pilots.
• GPS Tracking and satellite phones on every aircraft.

Amazing Airplanes:

• Turbo prop de Havilland Otters, de Havilland Beavers, Piper Cherokee, Cessna 185.

Interactive Flightseeing:

• Every passenger gets a window seat.
• Each guest will have a two-way headset to ask pilots questions and communicate with their fellow passengers.

What if my tour is cancelled due to weather:

No Worries! We have you covered. If weather does not allow for your scheduled tour, you can reschedule, cancel with refund or choose another route if available. You choose the option that meets your needs.

Need to Cancel?

Easy! Just contact our office at least 48 hours before your scheduled flight.

Are flight routes subject to change?

We are committed to providing the best possible tour experience. Our pilots may alter routes dependent upon mountain conditions to assure a memorable and safe flight. We pride ourselves on happy guests!

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