AKP013: Eastern Alaska Glaciers

Scenic Charter!

This charter is an aerial tour of Mendenhall and Taku Glaciers and the Gastineau Channel. Mendenhall Glacier is located approx. five miles north of Juneau at 58*26’23N 134*32’49W. From Mendenhall Glacier head east for 15 miles to Taku Glacier at 58*2546N 134*02’41W. There are two options for flying this charter, and PAJN weather determines which option you take.

If RWY 8 is the active runway depart PAJN fly down Gastineau Channel, circle around Douglas Island and then begin to head north to Mendenhall Glacier. After Mendenhall Glacier head to Taku Glacier. After Taku Glacier return to PAJN.

If RWY 26 is the active runway depart PAJN and turn right as soon as able and head to Mendenhall Glacier. After Mendenhall Glacier head to Taku Glacier. After Taku Glacier follow the water to Gastineau Channel. Fly the channel and land using RWY 26.

Honor any reasonable request your passengers have, as long as safety is priority #1. Don’t put yourself and your passengers in an unsafe situation. Our customers are paying good money for this charter, so make it worth it. Fly any extra passes of the glaciers if requested. Extra fly-bys of Gastineau Channel and Juneau are authorized as long as you are cleared by ATC. The longer you keep them in the plane, the more money WWAk earns. So, have fun with your passengers, and any tip they give is yours to keep.

Category: Vacations

Region: North America

Origin: PAJN

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Aerospatiale Gazelle, Beechcraft 1900D, Beechcraft Baron 58, Bell 206B, Cessna 208B Caravan, DeHavilland Canada DHC-3 Otter, DeHavilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, Maule M7-260C Orion, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Piper PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III, DeHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, Grumman Goose, Bell 206B HAP

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