AKP011: Black Rapids Lodge

Westwind Airlines Alaska has been contracted to provide transportation from Fairbanks Intl. Airport to the Black Rapids Lodge. Black Rapids airport (5BK) is approximately 93nm from Fairbanks at a heading of 145*. As part of the contract, our customer has asked that we follow the Tanana River for approx. 73nm, to where the Delta River breaks off from the Tanana River. Then follow the Delta River south for approx. 40nm to Black Rapids Airport.

If returning guest from Black Rapids back to Fairbanks, the same route must be taken, following the Delta River and then the Tanana River. Direct flight to/from Black Rapids is only authorized if not carrying passengers.

Black Rapids airport is a 2250 x 40 dirt/gravel runway with no lighting. You must fly a small prop aircraft capable of handling these conditions, and flights must be flown during daylight hours.

Category: None

Region: North America

Origin: PAFA

Destination: 5BK

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Aerospatiale Gazelle, 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, Cessna 185 Skywagon

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System