Flight home from Chisik Island, Tuxedni Bay
A scenic flight across the west side of Cook Inlet toward Shirleyville with Alaska West Air. This veteran bush plane service provides remote backcountry access, offering travelers a bird's eye view of the mountains and coastal waters that define the Alaskan landscape.
Jason Evoy
Filmmaker & writer
The flight path across the west side of Cook Inlet, heading toward Shirleyville. The journey was operated by Alaska West Air, an experienced air taxi and charter service based on the Kenai Peninsula. Operating since the 1980s, the company is known for its fleet of specialized bush planes, including DeHavilland Turbine Otters and Piper Super Cubs, which are designed to navigate the rugged backcountry of Alaska safely.
During the flight, the aerial perspective reveals the vast and varied terrain of the region. The footage highlights the coastal waters of the Cook Inlet before transitioning into the lush, green landscapes and snow capped mountains of the western shore. Alaska West Air provides essential transportation for a variety of activities, including remote fishing, bear viewing, and hunting expeditions. This specific flight offers a look at the scenic routes used to transport travelers between remote locations like Tuxedni Bay and more accessible hubs. The view from the window illustrates the sheer scale of the wilderness that these pilots navigate daily.
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