Wright Air Service

innovating the tradition of flight excellence

Writing Another Page in Flight History



The Helio Courier is designed for short field operations.

Al Wright began flying in the 1940's. He was involved with various aviation endeavors including: Nenana Air Service, Fort Yukon Air, and Wien Airlines. Al was also a registered Big Game Guide. He began Wright Air Service in Fairbanks in 1966, servicing Interior Alaska with a Cessna 180 and a Piper PA-14. The majority of the flights were made on floats in the summer and on skis in the winter. The tradition of Al Wright's excellent flight history has earned him the dedication of Minto Airport.

Bob Bursiel, current owner, began flying for Wright Air Service in 1968. Shortly after that, a few more aircraft were added to the Wright Air fleet. A Cessna 206 and a Twin Aero Commander 680 were acquired in 1969; and in the 1970's, the company added Helio Couriers, Piper Aztecs and Navajos. They used the Helio Couriers for short fields and game surveys, and the twin engine aircraft were utilized in support of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction. Along with Bob, several other pilots and employees have been with the company since the 60's and 70's as well.

Bob Bursiel became owner of Wright Air Service in 1982. Shortly thereafter, the company began scheduled service in 1986 from Fairbanks to villages in Northern Interior Alaska, carrying passengers, mail and freight. The next milestone came when the company acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan in 1991, becoming the first air service to operate the Grand Caravan in Alaska. Today, the company is operating 8 Grand Caravans, 3 Navajos, 3 Helio Couriers, 2 Cessna 206's and a Beechcraft Bonanza. With 16 pilots, 10 mechanics and 34 support staff; they have become a sizable business over the last 4 decades! At the same time, they remain a traditionally family friendly company toward its customers and employees.

The continuing success of Wright Air can be contributed to its commitment to safety in all its operations. It is their intention to maintain and operate with the highest of safety standards. Employees must operate within the scope of all Company policies and FAA regulations. It is the specific direction of Wright Air that Safety have the highest priority in all operations.

Thus, in spite of the many challenges to providing reliable air transportation in Interior Alaska such as extreme cold weather and variable loads, Wright Air continues its tradition of flight excellence. Wright Air now carries more than 20,000 passengers a year on their scheduled flights and a growing volume of freight, while continuing to serve the many diverse needs of its chartered air customers.



Wright Air Service has pioneered the use of the Grand Caravan in Alaska.

Thank you for flying with Wright Air!

Standardizing Passenger Service



Views of the Yukon River Flats explain why it's one of the most sizeable watersheds in North America.

Current Flight Times: February 22nd, 2012

Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 32WA BS AKP 9:55am BTT 10:40am AET 11:05am FAI 12:30pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 76E DL GAL 9:45am FAI 11:30am
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched OWA KN FYU 10:00am VEE 10:25am ARC 11:00am VEE 11:40am FYU 12:05pm FAI 1:10pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 65U JP TAL 10:30am HSL 11:30am FAI 1:15pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 32WA BS AKP 2:45pm FAI 4:40pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 76E DL HUS 2:40pm AET 3:10pm HSL 3:55pm FAI 5:30pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 7HA LK TAL 1:35pm HSL 2:35pm TAL 3:30pm FAI 4:35pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 65U JP KBC 2:45pm VEE 3:15pm FAI 4:30pm
Type AC Pilot Stop Time Stop Time Stop Time
Sched 0WA KN VEE 3:00pm FYU 3:30pm FAI 4:40pm

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Important Passenger Information

Check-In Time: To assure on-time service, it is requested that all passengers check in 1 hour prior to flight time.

Baggage: Each passenger allowed 40 lbs. (See excess baggage charges).

Hazmat: All hazardous materials must be declared; we can help you to complete a shipping declaration.

Weapons: All weapons must be checked as baggage.

Smoking: Not allowed, as required by FAA regulations.

Schedule Liability: Not responsible for delays in flights due to weather. Schedule subject to changes without notice.


Flight Schedule

All times are subject to change

Use table to view all schedule flight times!

Number Departs Departure Time Arrives Arrival Time Days of Week
310 Fairbanks 08:00 Allakaket 09:40 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
380 Fairbanks 13:15 Allakaket 14:50 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
370 Fairbanks 10:15 Allakaket 11:20 SA,SU
300 Fairbanks 08:15 Anaktuvuk Pass 09:50 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
320 Fairbanks 13:00 Anaktuvuk Pass 14:35 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
370 Fairbanks 10:15 Anaktuvuk Pass 12:30 SA,SU
330 Fairbanks 09:00 Arctic Village 11:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fairbanks 09:30 Arctic Village 11:40 SA
360 Fairbanks 12:00 Arctic Village 14:00 SU
360 Fairbanks 14:30 Arctic Village 16:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
310 Fairbanks 08:00 Bettles 09:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
380 Fairbanks 01:15 Bettles 02:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
370 Fairbanks 10:15 Bettles 11:50 SA,SU
340 Fairbanks 02:00 Birch Creek 02:45 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
300 Fairbanks 08:15 Coldfoot (flags 11:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
320 Fairbanks 01:00 Coldfoot (flags 03:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fairbanks 09:00 Fort Yukon 09:55 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Fairbanks 02:00 Fort Yukon 03:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fairbanks 09:30 Fort Yukon 10:30 SA
360 Fairbanks 12:00 Fort Yukon 12:55 SU
390 Fairbanks 09:30 Hughes 11:50 TU,TH
390 Fairbanks 11:00 Hughes 13:20 SA,SU
390 Fairbanks 09:30 Huslia 11:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
390 Fairbanks 11:00 Huslia 12:45 SA,SU
390 Fairbanks 09:30 Tanana 10:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
390 Fairbanks 11:00 Tanana 11:50 SA,SU
330 Fairbanks 09:00 Venetie 10:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Fairbanks 14:00 Venetie 15:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fairbanks 09:30 Venetie 11:05 SA
360 Fairbanks 12:00 Venetie 13:20 SU
311 Allakaket 09:45 Bettles 10:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
381 Allakaket 14:55 Bettles 15:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
371 Allakaket 11:25 Bettles 11:50 SA,SU
311 Allakaket 09:45 Fairbanks 11:25 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
381 Allakaket 14:55 Fairbanks 16:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
371 Allakaket 13:40 Fairbanks 14:40 SA.SU
371 Anaktuvuk Pass 12:35 Bettles 13:10 SA,SU
301 Anaktuvuk Pass 10:10 Fairbanks 11:45 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
321 Anaktuvuk Pass 14:45 Fairbanks 16:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
371 Anaktuvuk Pass 12:35 Fairbanks 14:40 SA,SU
331 Arctic Village 11:15 Fairbanks 13:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Arctic Village 11:45 Fairbanks 13:55 SA
361 Arctic Village 14:10 Fairbanks 16:05 SU
361 Arctic Village 16:15 Fairbanks 17:45 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Arctic Village 11:15 Fort Yukon 12:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Arctic Village 11:45 Fort Yukon 12:50 SA
331 Arctic Village 11:15 Venetie 11:45 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Arctic Village 11:45 Venetie 12:15 SA
310 Bettles 09:15 Allakaket 09:40 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
380 Bettles 14:25 Allakaket 14:50 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
371 Bettles 13:15 Allakaket 13:35 SA,SU
370 Bettles 11:55 Anaktuvuk Pass 12:30 SA,SU
311 Bettles 10:15 Fairbanks 11:25 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
381 Bettles 15:25 Fairbanks 16:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
371 Bettles 13:15 Fairbanks 14:40 SA,SU
341 Birch Creek 16:20 Fairbanks 17:05 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Birch Creek 14:50 Fort Yukon 15:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Birch Creek 14:50 Venetie 15:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fort Yukon 10:00 Arctic Village 11:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fort Yukon 10:35 Arctic Village 11:40 SA
360 Fort Yukon 13:00 Arctic Village 14:00 SU
341 Fort Yukon 16:05 Birch Creek 16:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Fort Yukon 12:30 Fairbanks 13:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
341 Fort Yukon 16:05 Fairbanks 17:05 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Fort Yukon 12:55 Fairbanks 13:55 SA
361 Fort Yukon 15:10 Fairbanks 16:05 SU
330 Fort Yukon 10:00 Venetie 10:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Fort Yukon 15:10 Venetie 15:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Fort Yukon 10:35 Venetie 11:05 SA
360 Fort Yukon 13:00 Venetie 13:20 SU
391 Huslia 11:20 Fairbanks 13:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
391 Huslia 12:50 Fairbanks 14:40 SA,SU
391 Huslia 11:20 Hughes 11:50 TU,TH
391 Huslia 12:50 Hughes 13:20 SA,SU
391 Huslia 11:20 Tanana 12:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
391 Huslia 12:50 Tanana 13:50 SA,SU
391 Hughes 11:55 Fairbanks 13:10 TU,TH
391 Hughes 13:25 Fairbanks 14:40 SA,SU
391 Hughes 11:55 Tanana 12:10 TU,TH
391 Hughes 13:25 Tanana 13:50 SA,SU
391 Tanana 12:20 Fairbanks 13:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
391 Tanana 13:55 Fairbanks 14:40 SA,SU
390 Tanana 10:25 Hughes 11:50 TU,TH
390 Tanana 11:55 Hughes 13:20 SA,SU
391 Tanana 10:25 Huslia 11:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
390 Tanana 11:55 Huslia 12:45 SA,SU
330 Venetie 10:30 Arctic Village 11:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
330 Venetie 11:10 Arctic Village 11:40 SA
360 Venetie 13:30 Arctic Village 14:00 SU
341 Venetie 15:40 Birch Creek 16:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Venetie 11:55 Fairbanks 13:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
341 Venetie 15:40 Fairbanks 17:05 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Venetie 12:20 Fairbanks 13:55 SA
361 Venetie 14:45 Fairbanks 16:05 SU
331 Venetie 11:55 Fort Yukon 12:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
341 Venetie 15:40 Fort Yukon 16:00 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
331 Venetie 12:20 Fort Yukon 12:50 SA
361 Venetie 14:45 Fort Yukon 15:05 SU
350 Fairbanks 10:30 Galena 12:00 MO,WE,FR
350 Galena 12:05 Kaltag 12:40 MO,WE,FR
350 Kaltag 12:45 Nulato 13:05 MO,WE,FR
350 Nulato 13:10 Koyukuk 13:25 MO,WE,FR
350 Koyukuk 13:30 Huslia 14:00 MO,WE,FR
350 Huslia 14:05 Ruby 14:30 MO,WE,FR
350 Ruby 14:35 Fairbanks 16:00 MO,WE,FR
360 Fairbanks 14:30 Fort Yukon 15:30 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
361 Fort Yukon 15:35 Fairbanks 17:45 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
340 Fairbanks 14:30 Fort Yukon 15:30 SA
341 Fort Yukon 15:45 Fairbanks 16:45 SA
400 Fairbanks 12:00 Minchumina 13:05 Mon,Thu
401 Minchumina 01:05 Fairbanks 14:05 Mon,Thu
440 Fairbanks 12:30 Tanana 13:20 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
440 Tanana 13:25 Huslia 14:15 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
441 Huslia 14:20 Tanana 15:10 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
441 Tanana 15:15 Fairbanks 16:05 MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
450 Fairbanks 09:15 Ruby 10:45 TU,TH
451 Ruby 10:50 Fairbanks 12:20 TU,TH
450 Fairbanks 11:30 Ruby 13:00 SA,SU
451 Ruby 13:05 Fairbanks 14:35 SA,SU

Passenger Fares:

All amounts are in U.S. Dollars

**Rates effective April 15, 2011**

Ticket Type Ticket Route $Base Fare $Fed.Tax $One Way $Round Trip $Excess Baggage/LB
adult FAI-AET 158.14 11.86 170.00 340.00 0.80
adult FAI-AKP 176.74 13.26 190.00 380.00 0.88
adult FAI-ARC 172.09 12.91 185.00 370.00 0.88
adult FAI-BTT 158.14 1186.00 170.00 340.00 0.80
adult FAI-CXF 213.95 16.05 230.00 460.00 1.10
adult FAI-FYU 130.23 9.77 140.00 280.00 0.65
adult FAI-HSL 186.05 13.95 200.00 400.00 0.90
adult FAI-HUS 176.74 13.26 190.00 380.00 0.85
adult FAI-KBC 130.23 9.77 140.00 280.00 0.75
adult FAI-TAL 111.63 8.37 120.00 240.00 0.65
adult FAI-VEE 148.84 11.16 160.00 320.00 0.80
child,senior FAI-AET 125.58 9.42 135.00 270.00 0.80
child,senior FAI-AKP 134.88 10.12 145.00 290.00 0.88
child,senior FAI-ARC 125.58 9.42 135.00 270.00 0.88
child,senior FAI-BTT 125.58 9.42 135.00 270.00 0.80
child,senior FAI-FYU 97.67 7.33 105.00 210.00 0.65
child,senior FAI-HSL 153.49 11.51 165.00 330.00 0.90
child,senior FAI-HUS 144.19 10.81 155.00 310.00 0.85
child,senior FAI-KBC 97.67 7.33 105.00 210.00 0.75
child,senior FAI-TAL 88.37 6.63 95.00 190.00 0.65
child,senior FAI-VEE 106.98 8.02 115.00 230.00 0.80
intevillage AET-AKP 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.80
intevillage AET-BTT 102.33 7.67 110.00 220.00 0.70
intevillage AKP-BTT 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.70
intevillage ARC-FYU 111.63 8.37 120.00 240.00 0.70
intevillage ARC-KBC 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.80
intevillage ARC-VEE 93.02 6.98 100.00 200.00 0.65
intevillage CXF-AET 186.05 13.95 200.00 400.00 0.80
intevillage CXF-AKP 186.05 13.95 200.00 400.00 0.80
intevillage CXF-BTT 167.44 12.56 180.00 360.00 0.70
intevillage FYU-VEE 83.72 6.28 90.00 180.00 0.70
intevillage HSL-HUS 93.02 6.98 100.00 200.00 0.70
intevillage HUS-TAL 111.63 8.37 120.00 240.00 0.70
intevillage KBC-FYU 83.72 6.28 90.00 180.00 0.70
intevillage TAL-HSL 111.63 8.37 120.00 240.00 0.70
intevillage VEE-KBC 120.93 9.07 130.00 260.00 0.70
adult FAI-LMA 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.75
child,senior FAI-LMA 120.93 9.07 130.00 260.00 0.75
adult LMA-FAI 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.75
child,senior LMA-FAI 120.93 9.07 130.00 260.00 0.75
adult FAI-RBY 139.53 10.47 150.00 300.00 0.75
child,senior FAI-RBY 120.93 9.07 130.00 260.00 0.75

Thank you for flying with Wright Air!

Navigating New & Time-Tested Destinations


The massive expanses of the Brooks Range are best reached through Fairbanks.

Charter Air Service Information

Charter Operations are a major part of our business utilizing a diverse fleet of well maintained aircraft, experienced pilots and flexible scheduling.

Air Transport for Sportsmen provides service to and from remote locations.

Logistic Support for float trips and hiking in the Brooks Range, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Range, Yukon Charley National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Kobuk River, or other destinations of your preference enables persons and gear to be delivered and picked-up on locations of route.

Executive Transport and Freight Services for private industry and government agencies create a direct transportation opportunity where one would otherwise not exist.

Flight Tours are available for flight seeing around Denali (Mt.McKinley - highest peak in North America) and the surrounding territory.

We have extensive experience throughout the Arctic North Slope.

OAS and Department of the Interior approved for all of our pilots and all of our aircraft.

Aircraft Available: Cessna Grand Caravans, Piper Navajos, Helio Couriers, Cessna 206s and Beech Bonanza.

Hazmat: All hazardous materials must be declared; we can help you to complete a shipping declaration.



Helio Courier and rafts on the Kongakut River

Thank you for flying with Wright Air!


Expanding Delivery and Logistical Options



The Cessna Grand Caravan with bellipod carries a greater volume of freight.

Important Freight Information:

Receiving: It is requested that freight be delivered to Wright Air Freight department a couple hours ahead of flight times for greatest delivery opportunities.

Labeling: Please label each piece with name of person recieving it, a good contact phone number, and its destination.

Hazmat: All hazardous materials must be declared; we will help you to complete a shipping declaration. All hazardous materials shipments must meet applicable air transportation requirements. A hazmat carrier fee of $20 per airway bill has become effective April 15, 2011..

Delivery Time: Delivery times cannot be guaranteed, and some very large items may take 7-10 days for loading availability; however, Customer logistical objectives are our priority.

Dimensional Weights: may apply to outsized items that have little mass in proportion to thier size (i.e., mattresses).

We do not charge outsize or dimensional weight on backhaul freight.

Freight Prices:

All amounts are in U.S. Dollars

**Rates effective April 15, 2011**

Freight Route Freight Type $Total/lb. $Base Fare/lb. $Approx.Tax/lb.
flat fare LTR 0-2 lbs 20.00 18.82 1.18
flat fare MIN 3-10 lbs 25.00 23.53 1.47
flat fare MIN 10 lbs to regular rate 35.00 32.94 2.06
FAI-AET regular - over 41 lbs 0.85 0.80 0.05
FAI-AKP regular - over 37 lbs 0.95 0.89 0.06
FAI-BTT regular - over 43 lbs 0.81 0.76 0.05
FAI-CXF regular - over 31 lbs 1.12 1.05 0.07
FAI-FYU regular - over 58 lbs 0.60 0.56 0.04
FAI-GAL regular -over 42 lbs 0.82 0.77 0.05
FAI-HSL regular - over 40 lbs 0.87 0.82 0.05
FAI-HUS regular - over 41 lbs 0.85 0.80 0.05
FAI-KAL regular - over 36 lbs 0.96 0.90 0.06
FAI-KBC regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
FAI-KYU regular - over 39 lbs 0.88 0.83 0.05
FAI-NUL regular - over 41 lbs 0.88 0.83 0.05
FAI-RBY regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
FAI-TAL regular - over 62 lbs 0.56 0.53 0.03
BTT-AKP regular - over 36 lbs 0.96 0.90 0.06
CXF-BTT regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
FYU-ARC regular - over 41 lbs 0.85 0.80 0.05
FYU-KBC regular - over 65 lbs 0.64 0.60 0.04
FAI-VEE regular - over 45 lbs 0.77 0.72 0.05
GAL-HSL regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
GAL-KAL regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
GAL-KYU regular - over 54 lbs 0.64 0.60 0.04
GAL-NUL regular - over 54 lbs 0.64 0.60 0.04
GAL-RBY regular - over 36 lbs 0.96 0.90 0.06
HSL-HUS regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
TAL-HSL regular - over 41 lbs 0.85 0.80 0.05
TAL-HUS regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
VEE-ARC regular - over 47 lbs 0.74 0.70 0.04
FAI-AET outsized 1.59 1.50 0.09
FAI-AKP outsized 1.75 1.65 0.10
FAI-ARC outsized 1.59 1.50 0.09
FAI-BTT outsized 1.51 1.42 0.09
FAI-CXF outsized 2.09 1.97 0.12
FAI-FYU outsized 1.12 1.05 0.07
FAI-GAL outsized 1.53 1.44 0.09
FAI-HSL outsized 1.64 1.54 0.10
FAI-HUS outsized 1.59 1.50 0.09
FAI-KBC outsized 1.39 1.31 0.08
FAI-KAL outsized 1.81 1.70 0.11
FAI-KYU outsized 1.66 1.56 0.10
FAI-NUL outsized 1.66 1.56 0.10
FAI-RBY outsized 1.39 1.31 0.08
FAI-TAL outsized 1.06 1.00 0.06
FAI-VEE outsized 1.41 1.33 0.08
flat fare adult bike 50.00 47.06 2.94
flat fare child bike 35.00 32.94 2.06
flat fare dog kennel - small 35.00 32.94 2.06
flat fare dog kennel - medium 40.00 37.65 2.35
flat fare dog kennel - large 60.00 56.47 3.53
flat fare dog sled 100.00 94.12 5.88
flat fare whole antlers 50.00 47.06 2.94
FAI-ARC regular - over 40lbs 0.86 0.81 0.05
FAI-LMA regular -over 43 lbs 0.80 0.75 0.05
LMA-FAI regular -over 43 lbs 0.80 0.75 0.05
FAI-LMA outsized 1.06 1.00 0.06
flat fare Hazmat Fee 20.00
CXF-AKP regular - over 32 lbs 1.06 1.00 0.06
FYU-VEE regular - over 65 lbs 0.64 0.60 0.04

Thank you for flying with Wright Air!

On the Historic East Ramp of Fairbanks International Airport



A fall sunrise over Caravans on our ramp.

Contact Information


Interactive Map: Go to Google's Street View: Main entry is visible; Freight Office is left of red hangar to the South.

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7am to 6pm; Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm (Freight office closed on Sundays)

Physical Address: 3842 University Avenue South, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 60142, Fairbanks, AK 99706

Phones - Main: (907) 474-0502; Main Fax: (907) 474-0375; Charter Desk: (907) 474-0542; Freight Office: (907) 474-0591

Website: www.wrightairservice.com

Email: Reservations or Charters or Freight.


Thank you for flying with Wright Air!

Let us know how we're doing. Send your comments and suggestions here. Thank You!

Website Last updated: April 18, 2011.

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