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Serving the Kachemak Bay villages with Multiple Flights Daily. World Class Bear Viewing Tours. Glacier and Volcano Flightsee Tours. Statewide Charters.

Welcome to Smokey Bay Air!

We have the privilege to be based in beautiful Homer, Alaska, a small fishing village on Kachemak Bay. We are proud to provide daily service year-round to the villages of Seldovia, Port Graham and Nanwalek, all of which are off the road system and are accessible only by air or boat. We also provide bush charters throughout the state and we love taking visitors to see the wonders of our spectacular state.

Where the road ends, your flight begins, with Smokey Bay Air!

Experience the wonders & beauty of alaska.

If you are visiting Alaska, let us take you bear viewing in Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks. These areas are home to the highest concentrations of Alaskan Grizzly/Coastal Brown Bears. Or if you prefer, come flight seeing around the bay and see glaciers, the Harding Icefield, and some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. You can also see four of the active volcanoes that make up part of the Ring of Fire. There is something for everyone just beyond Homer, which is known as "the end of the road".

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Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear Viewing

Fly from scenic Homer, Alaska across the Cook Inlet to either Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park to view brown bears

The best way to experience the wonder and beauty of Kachemak Bay, the Kenai Fjords, Harding Icefield and glaciers is by airplane.

We fly multiple times daily to the villages of Seldovia, Port Graham and Nanwalek.

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FLIGHTSEE ADVENTURES

Alaska is the largest of all 50 states and yet contains the fewest miles of road system in America. Aviation history in Alaska is rich with stories of legendary bush pilots who helped settle this vast land. Still today, bushplanes play a critical role in traversing miles of unchartered country delivering groceries, medical workers, construction materials, and other necessary supplies. Another benefit of bushplanes is the ability to show our customers untouched Alaska from the air! Look out the window, and snow-covered mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanos, and host of wildlife will be right off your wingtip. Seeing the Kenai Mountains and outer coast of Alaska by bushplane will leave you spellbound and speechless. Want to bring the whole family? No problem! Our de Havilland Otter can carry up to 10 passengers, each with a window seat. You’ll thunder through mountain passes, over the Harding Ice Field, across the Grewingk, Woznesenski, and Nuka glaciers on your way to Bradley Lake to see one of the largest waterfalls in the state. Your tour will loop the head of Kachemak Bay, fly over the Kilcher Homestead and land safely back at the Homer airport or Beluga Lake. Your choice of flightsee times are from 1.5 to 3.5 hours and we know will be a highlight of your vacation. Climb aboard! Your chariot to the backcountry awaits!

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When Northwind Aviation went looking for the best airplanes for our guests, the decision was simple, the Cessna 206 and the de Havilland  Otter floatplanes, along with a new addition of the de Havilland Beaver on wheels were the best choices.  These aircraft are true bushplanes designed and built for transporting people and heavy loads of supplies and equipment throughout Alaska.  Destination Alaska invites you to ride along as we soar above glaciers, rocky coastlines, volcanoes, and snowcapped mountains across Cook Inlet and around the Kenai Peninsula.  While in the air, you’ll have the opportunity to see moose, black bears, mountain goats, whales, and other wildlife that call Kachemak Bay and the Kenai mountains home.

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Welcome to Steller Air! We are a floatplane charter service offering flights throughout Alaska from our base on Beluga Lake, near Kachemak Bay, in Homer, Alaska. We provide services such as bear viewing , flightseeing tours , and customized charters to remote areas of Alaska with our most popular summer trips being brown bear viewing excursions and scenic flight tours.  On any one of our flights, you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and wildlife of Alaska.

Let Steller Air’s experienced bush pilots show you a real Alaskan adventure by floatplane. We provide regular service to the Kenai Peninsula, the Alaska Peninsula, Anchorage, Prince William Sound, and Bristol Bay. Our bear viewing trips can take you to Lake Clark National Park or the popular Brooks Camp.

Contact Steller Air to help plan your Alaskan vacation, the possibilities are endless. Come experience Alaska’s wilderness of glaciers, mountains, lakes, rivers, and wildlife with us. Reserve your flight today!

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For many of our visitors, coming to Alaska is a rare experience or even the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.  Alaska is a vast state of incredible landscapes and beauty of which only a fraction can be seen from an automobile.  The most comprehensive tour of Alaska can only be done by air!

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When we looking for the best airplanes for our guests, the decision was simple-- our partners at Northwind Aviation. Their planes include the Cessna 206 and the De Havilland Beaver and Otter floatplanes.  These aircraft are true bush planes designed and built for transporting people and heavy loads of supplies and equipment throughout Alaska.  We invite you to ride along as we soar above glaciers, rocky coastlines, volcanoes, and snow-capped mountains across Cook Inlet and around the Kenai Peninsula.  While in the air, you’ll have the opportunity to see moose, black bears, mountain goats, whales, and other wildlife that call Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains home.

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Alaska is the largest of all 50 states and yet contains the fewest miles of road system in America. Aviation history in Alaska is rich with stories of legendary bush pilots that helped settle this vast land. Still today, bushplanes play a critical role in traversing miles of unchartered country delivering groceries, medical workers, construction material, and other necessary supplies. Another benefit of bushplanes is the ability to show our customers untouched Alaska from the air! Look out the window, and snow covered mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanos, and host of wildlife will be right off your wingtip. Seeing the Kenai Mountains and outer coast of Alaska by bushplane will leave you spellbound and speechless. Want to bring the whole family? No problem! Our de Havilland Otter can carry up to 10 passengers, each with a window seat. You’ll thunder through mountain passes, over the Harding Ice Field, across the Grewingk, Woznesenski, and Nuka glaciers on your way to Bradley Lake to see one of the largest waterfalls in the state. Your tour will loop the head of Kachemak Bay, fly over the Kilcher Homestead and land safely back at the Homer airport or Beluga Lake. Your choice of flightsee times are from 1.5 to 3.5 hours and we know will be a highlight of your vacation. Climb aboard! Your chariot to the backcountry awaits!

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When Destination Alaska went looking for the best airplanes for our guests, the decision was simple, the Cessna 206 and the de Havilland  Otter floatplanes, along with a new addition of the de Havilland Beaver on wheels were the best choices.  These aircraft are true bushplanes designed and built for transporting people and heavy loads of supplies and equipment throughout Alaska.  Destination Alaska invites you to ride along as we soar above glaciers, rocky coastlines, volcanoes, and snowcapped mountains across Cook Inlet and around the Kenai Peninsula.  While in the air, you’ll have the opportunity to see moose, black bears, mountain goats, whales, and other wildlife that call Kachemak Bay and the Kenai mountains home.

Come experience Alaska from the air!  Destination Alaska Charters will take you on a flightseeing adventure of a lifetime. For more information about our air service check out Northwind Aviation !

TRIP LENGTH:  1.5 HOURS  (Includes an alpine lake or beach landing with 30 mins on the ground)

$1160 CESSNA 206 -                                                                             5 PEOPLE OR 800 LBS MAX

$2025 DE HAVILLAND BEAVER -                                                       7 PASSENGERS OR 1400 LBS MAX

$3130 DEHAVILLAND OTTER -                                                           10 PASSENGERS OR 2000 LBS MAX

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Longer Ring of Fire Tour!

When our guests arrive in Homer, it doesn’t take long to notice several towering mountains across the Inlet. These are not just mountains. These are dormant volcanoes that make up the North America Ring of Fire. Seeing these pillars from the air is an experience second-to-none. In fact, our volcano flightsee experience is often called the “Fire and Ice” tour due to a large number of volcanoes with glaciers cascading down on every side. Join us by floatplane or wheeled bushplane as we travel cross Cook Inlet and fly past some of the most epic volcanoes in North America. We’ll climb up to 10,000 feet and put you eye level with the top of Mount Redoubt. While holding our altitude, we’ll fly a few miles south to Mount Iliamna, and then down to world famous Mount Douglas in Katmai National Park. We’ll finish the tour by circling Mt Augustine that rises from the Inlet in true volcano style. This 3 hour tour will take you over and through mountains that have been steaming and rumbling for thousands of years. You’ll see a mix of cauldrons, high lakes, blue ice glaciers, Pumice boulder fields, and bright green alpine vegetation that can only be seen in and around sleeping volcanos. Clear the camera cards and charge up the I Phones! You’ll need plenty of space to capture the uniqueness of each of these magnificent spires.

The Ring of Fire (affectionately known as Fire and Ice Tour) flight takes in the best of Alaska scenery and is often mentioned as the cherry on top of an Alaska vacation.  You’ll depart Homer or your lodge across the Bay and have a bird’s eye view of the Homer Spit, as we fly up the coast and aim for Readout Mountain and Iliamna volcano across Cook Inlet.  We’ll take several laps around these mountains, and across their cauldrons before heading south to circle Mount Douglas in Katmai National Park and Preserve.  You’ll see the world famous Hallo Bay bear viewing sanctuary at the base of the mountain before heading across to Augustine Island.  For a small upgrade fee, we can take a 3 0 minute detour over the Valley of 10,000 Smokes.  Have your camera ready!

$2700 CESSNA 206 -                                                                             5 PEOPLE OR 800 LBS MAX

$4725  DE HAVILLAND BEAVER -                                                       7 PASSENGERS OR 1400 LBS MAX

$6795 DEHAVILLAND OTTER -                                                           10 PASSENGERS OR 2000 LBS MAX

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Alaska National Park Tours

Flightseeing tours to katmai, lake clark & kenai fjords national parks from homer, ak.

Touring Alaska’s national parks can be a highlight of any trip. If you make national parks a priority in your travels, we would like to help you get there. We provide flightseeing tours from Homer, AK to Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, and Kenai Fjords National Park. We are happy to customize a flight to fit your individual trip, and below are a few options for park enthusiasts.

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LAKE HOPPER – KATMAI & LAKE CLARK

Flight and ground package that allows you to touchdown in both Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park in One Day

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LAKE CLARK HOMESTEAD – PROENNEKE’S CABIN

Flight and ground package that allows you to experience Lake Clark National Park from the eyes of its most famous resident, Dick Proenneke.

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LAKE CLARK NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Flight and ground package that allows you to explore Lake Clark National Park from the air and land.

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KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Flight and ground package that allows you to explore Kenai Fjords National Park from the air and land.

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Bear Viewing Expedition from Homer

See bears in their natural habitat on katmai's coast or interior..

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• Roundtrip scenic flights to/from Homer
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Meals and transfers to and from your hotel.

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The Wonders of Kachemak Bay from Above

See a true arctic paradise from heavenly heights.

Any time of year, the flight-seeing opportunities in and around Homer are unique and breathtaking. From snow-clad mountain peaks to some of the largest glacier fields in the world…and from abundant wildlife to pulsing, active volcanoes, Homer’s aerial scenery will send your spirits soaring.

Consider landing on a remote lake, uninhabited outer coast, or other pristine natural environment where your footsteps stand alone.T

Tour operators will pick up in Homer and fly to your choice destination. Flight times will vary based on the tour selected, with most flights lasting one to five hours.

Enjoy some views of Homer and Kachemak Bay.

Tour operators will pick up in Homer and fly to your choice destination.

Flight times will vary based on the tour selected, with most flights averaging 1 hour..

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If you’re hoping to see Homer from another view, join us on one of our flight-seeing tours. Homer, Alaska is surrounded by the Kenai Mountains, and nestled between you’ll find Grewingk Glacier among others, crystal blue lakes, and soar over the well-known Kachemak Bay. Below you’ll find several options of curated tours that suit most needs. Although, if there is something you’ve wanted to see to check off your bucket list, please don’t hesitate to ask. We want to accommodate you as much as possible, so give us a call!

All of our tours are weather dependent. Occasionally we are unable to get to certain areas because of the weather, if we cancel due to weather you will receive a full refund.

Ring of Fire Tour - 2.5 to 3 hours

Across Cook Inlet belongs two volcanoes that belong to the famous “Ring of Fire”. The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped string of volcanos stretching as far as 25,000 miles (40,000 kilometers). Locally, we are lucky enough to be surrounded by several and get a stunning view of the volcanoes silhouetted by the ocean and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

• The Ring of Fire Tour will fly you across Cook Inlet and fly you around Augustine and Illiamna volcanoes. The flight across Cook Inlet is approximately 45 minutes each way, keep an eye out for local fishermen jetting out of the Homer boat harbor, small villages below the Kenai Mountain Range that border the ocean, and plumes of smoke from the volcanoes if they feel like saying hello.
• This trip is a great option for photographers, those looking to take to the skies, wanting to check off “fly in Alaska bush plane”, and many others. All passengers must be comfortable flying in a Cessna 206 that fits up to 5 passengers and your pilot and passengers must be able to get in and out of the plane with minimal assistance.

Local Flight-See Tour - 1 to 1.5 hour

Homer has even more adventure opportunities from the sky, join us on our 1-hour tour of our scenic town. We cherish our community and the natural beauty of Homer and this is our opportunity to share it with you.

Fly over our little town with beautiful homes nestled into the hill, see Beluga Lake where planes are departing during all daytime hours, and the famous Kachemak Bay. Soaring across Kachemak Bay you will find many local glaciers, Grewingk Glacier is a popular glacier that many guests hike to. Along the way, you may see small villages or towns. Many people reside year-round or seasonally along the ocean nestled in small coves, such as Halibut Cove, Seldovia, Nanwalek, and Port Graham.

Travel to the head of the bay to view the mudflats, home to many birds vacationing in Homer for the summer, black bears, and the winding Fox River that feeds into Kachemak Bay. Oh, did we mention the mountains? We can’t get enough of them and we know you won’t either. Flying up close and personal with Alaska’s most sought-after beauty, you won’t get enough of it, but we will do our best.

• This trip is great for those looking to take high-quality pictures of the Homer area, curious to see what surrounds Homer, or if you’re short on time and want a shorter but highly memorable activity.
• All passengers must be comfortable flying in a Cessna 206 that fits up to 5 passengers and your pilot and passengers must be able to get in and out of the plane with minimal assistance.

Emerald Lake Tour - 1.5 to 2 hours

Have you ever had that urge to book a flight while you’re in Alaska, land on a remote majestic blue lake only accessible by hiking or flying, surround yourself with the alpine, and admire Grewingk Glacier nearby? Us too. We get it and we want you to enjoy it too!

• Departing from Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska, we fly you in a Cessna 206 on floats to Emerald Lake. Along the way, you’ll be able to get a view of the city of Homer, as well as the famous and popular Homer Spit. 

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Experience the majestic glaciers and wildlife scenes by air here in homer, alaska.

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Grand Homer – Glaciers and Waterfalls

Alaska helicopter tours.

This is your opportunity to land on a high alpine glacier overlooking Kachemak Bay and walk on the ancient glacier ice all while taking in views of the surrounding Kenai Mountains.

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Knik Glacier Tour- 60 Minutes

Your experienced guides will ensure your safety while offering valuable insights into bear behavior and conservation efforts. Watch in awe as these powerful creatures showcase their strength and agility, providing you with a truly remarkable wildlife encounter.

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Lake Clark VIP Bear Viewing – HOMER

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive private helicopter bear viewing tour to Bear Mountain Lodge from Homer, Alaska. This exhilarating journey will take you deep into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, where you’ll witness the majestic beauty of bears in their natural habitat.

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Seeing Southcentral Alaska by river, lake and sea

Girdwood residents negotiate Portage Creek on stand-up paddleboards on a 70-degree day at the Portage Valley recreational area in the Chugach National Forest. (Bill Roth / ADN)

For many people, being near or out on water is at once deeply soothing and thrilling. If that’s true for you, Southcentral Alaska has world-class water adventure opportunities for every ability level.

Up close with the glaciers

Picture an ice slab the size of a house cleaving in slow motion from a massive blue and white glacier, sending up sparkling spray as it slips into the water beneath. You’re witnessing this in real time from a boat, at a safe distance but still close enough to hear.

While seeing a glacial calving event isn’t guaranteed, getting a firsthand look at a glacier is reliably awesome. Bonus: You don’t need a perfect sunny day to get the best views. The beautiful glacial blues are actually more prominent when it’s overcast.

Several outfits offer boat tours less than a day’s drive from Anchorage.

If you’re based in Anchorage and have limited time, check out the Mv Ptarmigan to Portage Glacier. Only an hour’s drive from Anchorage, you’ll spend about an hour on Portage Lake cruising right up to the face of the ice. Tickets run $49 per adult and $29 per child.

For those with more time, the 26 Glacier Tour run by Phillips Cruises & Tours says it all in the name. The nearly six-hour, narrated cruise covers 150 miles of Prince William Sound, and includes breathtaking views across College Fjord and Blackstone Bay. Tickets are $189 per adult, $125 per child, and include a meal.

A boat sit near the toe of the tidewater Surprise Glacier. (Anne Raup / ADN)

Wildlife viewing

Alaska isn’t just about pretty, old ice: You’re here to see the incredibly diverse and often charismatic wildlife! Whales, sea otters, puffins and Steller sea lions abound. Many day cruise operators focus on wildlife viewing (and you’ll likely get some glaciers in there too).

Major Marine Tours , based in Seward, cruises to Kenai Fjords National Park, where the whale-watching is world class — but then, like so much in Alaska, so is the rest. Running from $109 for an adult/$54 per child for an early spring tour, to an 8.5-hour cruise at $289 per adult, there’s an array of day tours to choose from, including private charters.

Also based in Seward, Kenai Fjords Tours ventures into Resurrection Bay and beyond, offering options for different interests and food on every tour. Choose between a wildlife vs. glacier emphasis, or calmer water tours for those with concerns. Pricing ranges from $50 per person in the early season to $238 for a full day tour.

Want to get really close to the action? Little compares to paddling at eye-level in calm blue saltwater near a wild and forested shore, watching shorebirds wheel overhead, spotting eagles on their perch, and seeing otters floating on their backs nearby. Homer provides a stunning starting point for outfitters such as True North Kayak Adventures , which runs kayak trips in gorgeous Kachemak Bay in the $150-per-person range.

Finally, while you’re out on the water, why not catch some dinner? There are myriad salmon and halibut fishing charter options in both Seward and Homer, and easy pack/flash freeze/ship outfitters back on land to get your catch conveniently and safely processed. Check out Alaska Northern Outfitters in Seward and Homer Charter Fishing in Homer as starting points. Trips run roughly $400 per person.

River rafting

Your view of Alaska is going to change the closer you are to the water. Guided rafting trips provide a family-friendly experience with more of an adventurous edge than cruises, yet still appropriate for a wide range of mobility levels.

If you choose a guided rafting tour on the fabled Kenai Peninsula, you’ll experience an otherworldly green-blue river moving your raft along surprisingly swiftly as you scan the shoreline for bears feeding on fish. This region is teeming with life. One outfitter is Alaska River Adventures , offering half- and full-day float trips beginning at $64 per adult and $29.50 for kids.

For those looking for adventure, NOVA tours based in the Matanuska Valley offer a glimpse of a more rugged, exposed, grand Alaska that makes you feel like you truly are as far north as you traveled. The light hits differently up there across an expanse of glacially fed river and jagged mountain peaks. Their Matanuska River overnight tour is customizable for different experience levels, and starts at $550 per adult and $350 per child.

Up for a spicier ride? Try a guided trip with Chugach Outdoor Center or NOVA to Sixmile Creek, near Hope. This fabled local whitewater destination is considered intermediate to advanced and not for the faint of heart (or for those who can’t swim). Choose between a Class IV, two-canyon itinerary, or three canyons including IV and V rapids, $139-$215.

Another option for experienced and intrepid explorers is the versatile and increasingly popular packrafting. For the uninitiated, packrafts are highly portable personal inflatables designed to compress into a backpack, enabling you to flex your backpacking skills while accessing more remote, wild water. You get to hike in and paddle out! Alaska Packraft School guides an overnight packraft trip through fabled Crow Pass, which includes 15 miles of hiking and 8 miles of rafting on Eagle River, for $600.

A packrafter on the lake at the toe of Spencer Glacier. (Vicky Ho / ADN)

Lakes of the Great Land

Alaska has over 3 million lakes, and some beautiful ones are only a stone’s throw from Anchorage.

Eklutna Lake sits 12 winding road miles away from the Glenn Highway. It’s tucked back into the Chugach Mountains but, at 7 miles long, is the largest lake in the region. On a clear day, it glows an ethereal blue-green. Lifetime Adventures at the lake’s edge provides day-rental kayaks starting at $50 per rental.

Craving even more adventure and an “only in Alaska” experience? Hardy travelers can try paddleboarding on an icy blue glacial lake at Knik Glacier with Alaska Sundog Guiding , for $999 per person.

The options for witnessing Southcentral Alaska from its many waterways are as numerous as there are bodies of water. You could spend a lifetime trying to see every one. Instead, why not pick one or two out of the best the region has to offer, and enjoy yourself fully while you’re there? It’s as sure of a bet you can make on creating an unforgettable life experience.