We provide shuttle service for the six mile ride from Kodiak Airport to Trident Basin. Island Air Service has dedicated the past 40 years to flying passengers and freight to Kodiak's six coastal communities and the various canneries and remote water destinations around Kodiak Island. All float plane operations are based out of the Trident Basin float terminal on Near Island across from downtown Kodiak. Kodiak is a quintessential Alaskan destination: a lush, beautiful island with rugged mountains and deep valleys. Island Air Service is Kodiak’s gateway to adventure on Kodiak Island.


If your travel plans include one of Kodiak’s world class wilderness lodges, a trip out to a salmon set net site, a remote park service cabin, or if your hunting party needs a reliable dropoff & pickup, Island Air Service has the knowledge, equipment and the experience to make your trip a success. Island Air Service Bear Viewing Join us on a four hour journey to view Alaska’s spectacular bears in their natural habitat at either at Kodiak’s Frazer Lake or journey across the Shelikof Straits to the beaches of Katmai National Park. The Island is 250 air miles from Anchorage and 100 miles by sea to the closest road in Homer.

Why go with them.


Alexander Baranov, a Russian fur trapper, established a settlement at Chiniak Bay, the site of present-day Kodiak in 1792.

If your travel includes stay in Kodiak, our Flight Support Services department can provide parking, refueling, transportation and ground services. Need Help or have a question? You can reach our Float Plane office at Trident Basin at 907-487-5000. Airport Terminal: 1-907-487-4596 Float Plane Basin: 1-907-487-5000 [email protected] Book Online This certification allows us to safely operate our fleet of turbine aircraft on the IFR system (in or above the clouds), day or night using Synthetic Flight Vision navigation equipment making our modern aircraft one of the safest, most reliable fleet in Alaska. At that time, there were over 6,500 Sugpiaqs (Koniags) in the area and the Island was called "Kikhtak." Island Air Express has been issued full FAA/ USDOT authority to operate as a Certified IFR Commuter Air Carrier. Our staff is trained and committed to providing outstanding customer service for all your ground handling and transportation needs. Whether you’re looking for world class bear-viewing or want to experience a breathtaking flightseeing tour, Kodiak-based Island Air Service can make it happen. Just mention you will need a lift when booking your flight. In 2016, legendary bush pilot Bob Stanford, owner and operator of Island Air Service, began a new chapter when he turned the company over to three new owners.